crumble
verb (used with object)
to break into small fragments or crumbs.
crumbles
Example Sentences
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As sentiment about AI crumbles, Klement said the stock market could fall about 35% — hence his 5,000 target for the S&P 500.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
The toasted sourdough crumbles, more ice shavings than proper pucks, also lowered the score.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Top it with sliced olives, flaky salt, and crumbles of blue cheese if you’re feeling ambitious.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
She added, “Today, that narrative crumbles, and it does so with the full force of a court ruling.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
“Who knows? 45 Maybe someday, after all this crumbles away, the trees will be back, and these storms will make sense again.”
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
