CRATERS Synonyms: 167 Similar and Opposite Words

craters 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of crater

as in collapses

to be unsuccessful a time when businesses were cratering left and right

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as in dips

to go to a lower level especially abruptly the stock price cratered when the company filed for Chapter 11

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craters

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noun

plural of crater

as in potholes

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If the merger collapses altogether, Paramount would instead be on the hook for a $7 billion termination fee to WBD.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
Bear then passionately kisses Nikki, but soon collapses from the overdose and dies.

— Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026

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Salsas and dips including jalapeños have also been pulled from grocery stores across the United States.

— Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2026
As the sun dips below the horizon, a fleet of onlookers on jet skis and boats idle on the water to catch a peek of the vivacious scene.

— Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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This park also falls along the Rio Grande and includes mountainous terrain with tall cliffs and a desert landscape.

— Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Balance is critical in helping older adults prevent falls — and it’s now considered a marker for longevity.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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At Yampah Spa, guests relax in caves with natural vapor, set in underground rock chambers.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
Rock paintings in Indonesian caves could date back around 70,000 years, yet their remarkable state of preservation may be attributed at least in part to a stable microclimate, far from rain, heat, and wind.

— Mike McRae August 17, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026

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