as in collapsed
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
as in crumpled
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
a controlled demolition during which the entire building imploded in a matter of seconds
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of imploded
Cam Inman, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
In Rieder's case, that meant a long stint at Lehman Brothers before the Wall Street investment banking titan imploded in 2008, an event associated with the beginning of the global financial crisis.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
But no official announcement ever arrived, and in late 2025, Rockett hinted that plans for a tour had already imploded.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Jan. 2026
The team Policy runs, which held an 18-point halftime advantage not long before, had imploded.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Under his rule, Venezuela’s economy imploded, democratic institutions were hollowed out, criminal networks fused with the state, and millions fled the country – many for the United States.
—Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
But many others have imploded, costing investors who rushed in during the initial boom dearly.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025
The salsa orchestra, led by percussionist Rafael Cortijio, nearly imploded when renowned lead singer Ismael Rivera was arrested for drug possession in 1962.
—Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 7 Dec. 2025
They were impoverished; their world had imploded.
—Mikhail Zygar, Air Mail, 6 Dec. 2025
Adjective
The Eagles, meanwhile, imploded, and Hurts’ longest completion all day was a 20-yarder to Barkley on their final drive.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
Their confidence from the 3-point arc imploded with the departures of Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White, resulting in 10-for-36 shooting against Brooklyn.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
In Rieder's case, that meant a long stint at Lehman Brothers before the Wall Street investment banking titan imploded in 2008, an event associated with the beginning of the global financial crisis.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
But no official announcement ever arrived, and in late 2025, Rockett hinted that plans for a tour had already imploded.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Jan. 2026
The team Policy runs, which held an 18-point halftime advantage not long before, had imploded.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Under his rule, Venezuela’s economy imploded, democratic institutions were hollowed out, criminal networks fused with the state, and millions fled the country – many for the United States.
—Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
But many others have imploded, costing investors who rushed in during the initial boom dearly.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025
The salsa orchestra, led by percussionist Rafael Cortijio, nearly imploded when renowned lead singer Ismael Rivera was arrested for drug possession in 1962.
—Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 7 Dec. 2025
They were impoverished; their world had imploded.
—Mikhail Zygar, Air Mail, 6 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imploded
Adjective
-
The Los Angeles County Fire Department on Wednesday rescued three people who were trapped under a collapsed retaining wall in Lennox.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
-
In the future, these miniature flying machines could navigate collapsed buildings after earthquakes and help locate survivors in places larger robots cannot reach.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Dec. 2025
Adjective
-
An exploded view shows the Orion spacecraft.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Jan. 2026
-
The other imaged nova, V1405 Cassiopeiae, seemed to unfold in spectacular slow motion, taking more than fifty days before finally ejecting all of its exploded material.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Check for cracked or charred wires, as well as burn marks or holes on the blanket, says Evan Jones, representative from Electrical Safety Foundation International.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
-
Dry winter air can leave you with cracked, peeling skin, gritty eyes, and a scratchy throat.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
The pollster was leaning against the split-rail fence, looking at the horses.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
-
In a split backfield with Zach Charbonnet this season, Walker still rushed for 1,027 yards on 221 carries with five touchdowns on the ground and 282 receiving yards on 31 receptions.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
The opposition, despite the formation of a new centrist alliance and a rising far-right, was too splintered to be a real challenger.—
MARI YAMAGUCHI,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
-
The opposition, despite the formation of a new centrist alliance and a rising far right, was too splintered to pose a real challenge.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
His choices allow the viewer to drink in the intimate details of the ruined world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
The 14-year-old and the 25-year-old climbed out of the wrecked car, saw a man recording on their phone, and assaulted him, taking away the phone.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
-
The driver then got out of the wrecked vehicle and fled on foot, police said.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
The hardships awaiting these Palestinians in a devastated homeland may outweigh the trials of their journey.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
-
White phosphorus also ignited large-scale fires that ravaged oak and pine forests and devastated wildlife.—
Josiane Yazbeck,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Imploded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imploded. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
