as in devoid
utterly lacking in something needed, wanted, or expected
the company's product development team was bankrupt of ideas
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as in derelict
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as in insolvent
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Recent Examples of bankrupt
Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2025
The plan is intended to prevent the company from being dissolved, forced into liquidation or formally declared bankrupt.
—Michelle Toh, CNN, 19 May 2020
George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
The partial revocation of the U.S. government’s license for Chevron’s operations is a big deal in Venezuela, because the country is bankrupt and depends on oil exports for 90% of its export income.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
Judy Berman, Time, 20 June 2025
Similar civil lawsuits against white supremacist and far-right groups have been successful in the past, in some cases bankrupting them with steep financial penalties.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Adjective
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan bankrupts media and corporate opponents with endless lawsuits.
—Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2025
The plan is intended to prevent the company from being dissolved, forced into liquidation or formally declared bankrupt.
—Michelle Toh, CNN, 19 May 2020
Verb
That appears to be the case with the 221 North Mathilda office building, which once was leased to 23andMe, a genomics and biotech company that in 2021 had a market value of $6 billion but now is bankrupt.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
The partial revocation of the U.S. government’s license for Chevron’s operations is a big deal in Venezuela, because the country is bankrupt and depends on oil exports for 90% of its export income.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
Noun
In a parallel overreach—one that could bankrupt him—George insists on trying to build a cross-country railroad during an economic downturn.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 June 2025
Similar civil lawsuits against white supremacist and far-right groups have been successful in the past, in some cases bankrupting them with steep financial penalties.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bankrupt
Adjective
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Banking has become functionally correct but emotionally devoid, with the industry swimming in a sea of sameness.—
Michael Abbott,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Delle, devoid for so long from its intrinsic need for social interaction might be filling in the gaps by talking to himself.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
14 Feb. 2023
Verb
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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Nothing ruins the vibe of a beautiful backyard faster than dull, discolored patio furniture that’s more of an eyesore than an inviting lounge spot.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
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The diocese acknowledged that the value of Diocesan assets available to resolve claims, including any available insurance coverage, may not be sufficient to cover the claims and could leave the diocese insolvent.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2025
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This omnibus pledge can have the effect of rendering the debtor insolvent such that any transfer that the debtor tries to make for asset protection purposes is voidable by a creditor.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Temporary documents that once allowed others access to certain services are now void.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
17 July 2025
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To avoid violating the statute and imposing discipline that is void, HOAs need to take action soon.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
Noun
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After 90 days of nonpayment, student loan servicers report delinquent, or past-due, accounts to major credit bureaus, which use the information to recalculate the borrower’s score.—
Cora Lewis,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2025
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Giancana had risen from a juvenile delinquent to the Outfit’s upper echelon.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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When Theodore Hook’s destitute daughter neared death in 1893, a friend doxxed her, sharing her address with the world in the hope that donations would trickle in and ease her final days.—
Daniel Seifert,
JSTOR Daily,
16 July 2025
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The rising middle-class population change is expected to account for over 75% of expenditure growth, opening new market opportunities and lifting millions out of poverty, decreasing the percentage of destitute households from 15% today to just 6% by 2031.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Bankrupt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bankrupt. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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