as in to flop
to be unsuccessful
her intended comeback movie tanked at the box office, and once again she was relegated to TV guest spots
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Recent Examples of tank
Peter Nelson, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
Photos and videos near the sites have shown crowds of people in close proximity to Israeli tanks.
—Samuel Granados, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
That sobering reality helps explain why Brandon Johnson, a relatively unknown teacher who broke out of a large pack to win Chicago’s 2023 mayor’s race, has stumbled badly enough in two-plus rocky years atop the City Hall food chain to tank in recent polls.
—Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
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Verb
Supercharger whine simply never gets old, and after burning through over half a tank of gas in one sitting, coolant temps never got anywhere near concerning.
—Peter Nelson, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
Photos and videos near the sites have shown crowds of people in close proximity to Israeli tanks.
—Samuel Granados, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
Southwest Airlines cut its outlook for full-year earnings by more than half, while American Airlines adjusted its 2025 earnings per-share estimates significantly downward, leading shares to tank 11.2% and 9.6%, respectively.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
That sobering reality helps explain why Brandon Johnson, a relatively unknown teacher who broke out of a large pack to win Chicago’s 2023 mayor’s race, has stumbled badly enough in two-plus rocky years atop the City Hall food chain to tank in recent polls.
—Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tank
Verb
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The analysis does point out some elements of the arrangement that could prove to be problematic for San Diego taxpayers if the project flops.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 July 2025
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Lastly, the charge port for the gearbox is on the end of a wire that just flops around in an annoying and unsightly fashion.—
Eric Bangeman,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Multiple animals were also found in cages inside the home, malnourished and living in their own feces, police said.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
23 July 2025
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No human being should be kept in a steaming hot cage with countless other inmates while deprived of proper sanitation and medical care.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
Verb
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The episode ended with a deep-fake public service announcement that showed Trump walking through the desert, taking off his clothes and collapsing nude in the sand.—
Christine Ricciardi,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Ramirez’s Independence home was condemned by the city after a basement wall collapsed during the storms.—
Maddie Carr,
Kansas City Star,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Communication in Grant Park can be difficult as local cell service towers become overloaded.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Keeps You Hydrated Staying hydrated is important because your body's cells, tissues, and organs need water to function properly.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
28 July 2025
Verb
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In 2022, Lenn Catley's heart began to fail because of amyloidosis, a buildup of proteins from his liver that attacked his heart.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The offensive line failed to generate a lot of push and the ground game couldn’t gain a ton of yards past the line of scrimmage.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Bring gloves, utility scissors and a clean milk jug.—
Staff report,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Dec. 2022
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Councell tapped a plastic jug the size of a garden shed containing sugar water, nearby another full of corn syrup.—
Bill Weir,
CNN,
12 Dec. 2022
Verb
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This deal also comes at a time when President Trump has become more critical of Russian President Vladimir Putin for continuing to bomb Ukrainian towns and cities.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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It’s all gone wrong and the Brazilian 23-year-old has been bombed into the reserves.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Cash, 47, played for Francona when the Reds manager helmed the Boston Red Sox and then served as Francona’s bullpen coach in Cleveland before becoming the Rays’ manager.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Further bullpen upgrades could still be coming, but as for any other specific areas of improvement, Stearns could go either way.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
26 July 2025
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“Tank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tank. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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