slump (over)

verb

Definition of slump (over)next
as in to collapse

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slump (over)
  1. collapse
  2. wipe out
  3. plop
  4. keel
  5. plunk
  6. crumple
  7. trip
  8. fall
Verb
  • The long-fragile governing coalition led by the Social Democrats finally collapsed, meaning the country will have new elections in early 2025.
    Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • But the deal collapsed in January and ZEE has subsequently restructured and sought to improve its performance.
    Patrick Frater, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of collapse
Verb
  • Most were good, but the Member’s Mark Spanakopita was the clear winner judging by the fact they got wiped out completely within the first 30 minutes of the party.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
  • In addition, homes, drinking water systems, and entire farms were destroyed, while large areas of forest were wiped out.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of wipe out
Verb
  • Duccio, on the other hand, pulls Jesus down to earth, plopping him onto the top of a hill that might be found somewhere in Italy.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Eric has a backup plan to save Pierpoint, which involves calling up Ali, the Arabic-speaking trader plopped unceremoniously on his desk this season.
    Nina Li Coomes, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2024
Definition of plop
Verb
  • Meditation is something that really keeps me even keeled.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2023
  • Throughout the ups and downs for the Chicago Bulls this season, coach Billy Donovan has tried to keep his demeanor even keel for the most part.
    Jamal Collier, chicagotribune.com, 20 Mar. 2021
Definition of keel
Verb
  • But again, everyone on this show is recovering from having an anvil plunked on their head like in Looney Tunes.
    Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024
  • For my detailed analysis of why and how biases get plunked into generative AI, and ways to prompt your way around it, see the link here.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of plunk
Verb
  • Seconds later, the truck races back into view, barreling over Sloan, still crumpled on the ground, and fatally mowing down Carter, who had been standing on the sidewalk.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Videos circulating on social media and verified by NBC News, showed several men watching the strike on Lebanon's capital from a distance, standing by their cars as the building crumples.
    Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of crumple
Verb
  • Keep the extension cord elevated above the snow to avoid creating a tripping hazard or shorting out the snow blower, which can cause accidental electrocution or fire.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
  • While arthropods like these won’t trip a metal detector or thermal camera, officials noticed the man’s mid-section looked unusually large, which triggered the search.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of trip
Verb
  • After getting shut out by the Wild on Wednesday, the Sabres needed two goals late in the third period to force overtime against the Canucks before falling 4-3.
    Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Velveeta, owned by Nestle, sits in second with 21% and its market share has been chipped away, falling nearly 3%.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of fall
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“Slump (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slump%20%28over%29. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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