as in to implode
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Recent Examples of self-destruct
The company believes the vehicle then automatically self-destructed.
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Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
After greeting her former flame with a little Dexys Midnight Run, Hedda meets Eileen’s new lover, played by Imogen Poots, and proceeds to hit the self-destruct button – the chandelier smashing down onto the floor is the least of her problems.
—Ben Jureidini, Them., 22 Aug. 2025
Newsom told reporters after the rally that the legislation, which lawmakers will pass by the end of next week, would contain a self-destructing provision if Texas or other red states don’t move forward with redistricting.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The duo play a married couple who self-destruct during a bitter divorce.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 22 July 2025
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Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
After greeting her former flame with a little Dexys Midnight Run, Hedda meets Eileen’s new lover, played by Imogen Poots, and proceeds to hit the self-destruct button – the chandelier smashing down onto the floor is the least of her problems.
—Ben Jureidini, Them., 22 Aug. 2025
Newsom told reporters after the rally that the legislation, which lawmakers will pass by the end of next week, would contain a self-destructing provision if Texas or other red states don’t move forward with redistricting.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The duo play a married couple who self-destruct during a bitter divorce.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-destruct
Verb
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In the Yankees' series against the Blue Jays, the bullpen imploded in Game 1 and struggled through most of the series.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Before Kaseya, the arena was named for FTX from 2021 to 2023 — until that company imploded and declared bankruptcy in a spectacular crypto crash.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Careers shift, relationships evolve and whatever’s been built on shaky grounds tends to crumble in order for something strong and enduring to take root.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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While Dalton was inept in his fill-in duty, the Panthers’ defense also crumbled, especially against the run.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The late, great Steve McQueen’s exquisite 1926 Excelsior Super X will go under the gavel at a bumper automotive auction this fall.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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Bulky luggage can go under a bed, stairs, or in a basement until your next trip.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Self-destruct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-destruct. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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