crumbled; crumbling
ˈkrəm-b(ə-)liŋ 
: to break into small pieces
1
: to fall into small pieces : disintegrate
2
: to break down completely : collapse
marriages crumble
1
: something crumbled : fine debris
2
Synonyms
Examples of crumble in a Sentence
Verb
Crumble the cookies into small bits.
The recipe calls for the herbs to be crumbled.
bones so old they had crumbled to dust
She was extremely depressed after her marriage crumbled.
Recent Examples on the Web
Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
The attacks can crumble building facades and scatter shards of glass.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024
Chadd Scott, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Then, the fourth wall crumbles as the Blonde Dragon People express their own confusion, pointing out that The Lord of the Rings is an entirely different property.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 29 Sep. 2024
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Verb
Staff shortages, outdated technology and crumbling buildings are relatively common problems for hospitals across the country.
—Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
The attacks can crumble building facades and scatter shards of glass.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024
Noun
Treat yourself to a La Bomba desert featuring a chocolate sphere, cookie crumbles, and seasonal berries with assorted sorbets and ice cream that serves two.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Then, the fourth wall crumbles as the Blonde Dragon People express their own confusion, pointing out that The Lord of the Rings is an entirely different property.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Crumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crumble. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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