as in to implode
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Recent Examples of self-destruct
Then around Christmas in 2013, Kinch’s career began to self-destruct.
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Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
There is much pain in The Vegetarian—the weight of guilt, the desire to self-destruct, the longing to change everything about yourself, the presence of despicable characters—and the plot’s unpredictable trajectory can make for a challenging read.
—Ilana Masad, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
When that happens, the craft will be ordered to turn to expose itself to the Sun, causing it to self-destruct.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
The rocket self-destructed, marking the company's second failure in nine months, following an explosion during its first launch attempt.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
There is much pain in The Vegetarian—the weight of guilt, the desire to self-destruct, the longing to change everything about yourself, the presence of despicable characters—and the plot’s unpredictable trajectory can make for a challenging read.
—Ilana Masad, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
When that happens, the craft will be ordered to turn to expose itself to the Sun, causing it to self-destruct.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
The rocket self-destructed, marking the company's second failure in nine months, following an explosion during its first launch attempt.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-destruct
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Serial entrepreneur, investor and lawyer Patrick Esposito, president of ACME General Corp, suggests that companies implode because of these five mistakes.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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The world was taken aback when the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) led an offensive that in mere weeks forced the regime to implode.Karam Shaar, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2024
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From crumbling drainage systems to outdated technologies, urban spaces need fresh ideas and investments to keep up with the demands of modern living.Rhett Power, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Perpetually in search of funding, the M.T.A. has put off essential infrastructure repairs for decades, allowing century-old subway tunnels and tracks to crumble.Ana Ley, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Some electric bikes with a throttle will go under their own steam without pedaling.Trinity Francis, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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There are more than half a million undocumented people in Illinois, according to the latest research, though the number could vary because many go under the radar.Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Self-destruct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-destruct. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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