as in to deteriorate
to become worse or of less value
the stock of the energy company crumbled after the revelations of fraud and mismanagement
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Recent Examples of crumble
The crunchy macaron top crumbled with each bite and slowly revealed the big strawberry slices and strawberry jam hiding inside.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 July 2025
This transatlantic exchange gave the American elites a foothold in English society, while the crumbling noble houses gained access to vast sums of new American industrial wealth.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 14 July 2025
Shortly after the president joined Israel’s ongoing attacks on Iranian military targets, the load-bearing pillars of Trump’s electoral base crumbled — perhaps irreparably — internecine political combat spilled into the public square, and Trump’s hold over the GOP began to slip.
Doesn’t ring a bell?
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 10 July 2025
But Paxton's sizeable lead could crumble in light of his divorce proceedings.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 July 2025
This transatlantic exchange gave the American elites a foothold in English society, while the crumbling noble houses gained access to vast sums of new American industrial wealth.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 14 July 2025
Shortly after the president joined Israel’s ongoing attacks on Iranian military targets, the load-bearing pillars of Trump’s electoral base crumbled — perhaps irreparably — internecine political combat spilled into the public square, and Trump’s hold over the GOP began to slip.
Doesn’t ring a bell?
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 10 July 2025
But Paxton's sizeable lead could crumble in light of his divorce proceedings.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crumble
Verb
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The two deteriorating sites are both on the radar of municipal officials.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 July 2025
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The rallies are borne of a deep dissatisfaction with the state of the economy, the deteriorating quality of public services, the administration’s overzealous approach to taxation, and police brutality.—
Ken Opalo,
semafor.com,
21 July 2025
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This misinformation can also lead to insurance denials, distorted retirement planning, and worsened stigma.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Most of the Corn Belt and Midwest remain drought-free, except for northern Illinois where conditions worsened, the agency said.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Riders descend the steep volcanic slope at speeds up to 40 miles per hour, wearing jumpsuits and goggles for protection.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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The company descended into a form of professional wrestling madness as storylines no longer made sense, with the curtain frequently pulled back to expose pro wrestling in a way that was heresy to many longtime fans.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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Brown-Forman's sales declined 5% in the 2025 fiscal year, partly due to ongoing tariff disputes.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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When reached on the phone, Gate of the Era declined to comment.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
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“Crumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crumble. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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