as in exploding
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure
one aerial bomb failed to crump as it landed
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Flashes from exploding drones and missiles lit up the night, and loud booms echoed through Kyiv.
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As SkyCal flew towards Huntington Park, dozens of rounds of fireworks were seen exploding over parts of Los Angeles, just minutes after the whistles blew in Estadio Azteca, surpassing the Round of 32 for the first time since 2018.
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In one video a drone runs into protective netting at least 50 feet above the target and detonating prematurely.
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Investigators found that Aliji intended to drive a Volkswagen Beetle equipped with fake police sirens and flashing blue lights toward crowds outside the venue before detonating explosives concealed inside a Red Bull can.
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Additionally, the company is offering a non-alcoholic beverage aptly named the Firework Fizz, which launched June 25 and has strawberry popping boba for a festive effect.
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Social media campaigns are popping up online, urging women to place their bets on sites like Kalshi and Polymarket.
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Technically, officials said, blowing past the deadline means Alameda County is no longer in exclusive negotiations with the Oakland Acquisition Company.
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But rather than cede ground to an outsider, the town's residents plant TNT in every single structure, blowing them up before Lassiter can get his hands on them.
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“Crumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crumping. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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