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implodes

  • present tense form
    of implode (3rd person singular).
    implode
    verb (used without object)
    to burst inward (opposed to explode).

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If the AI trade implodes, that case only gets stronger.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

"The idea the labor market has turned a corner implodes with this report."

From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2026

A planned beach getaway by Lili and Esti implodes when a hotel clerk refuses to honor their reservation, a foreshadowing of far worse indignities to come.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2025

It is essential, especially as we all watch in grief as the Middle East implodes, to hasten our way to renewable energy sources and clean transit options.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2023

And it’s like something inside of me implodes.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman