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adjective

Definition of crumblednext
as in disintegrated

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verb

past tense of crumble
as in deteriorated
to become worse or of less value the stock of the energy company crumbled after the revelations of fraud and mismanagement

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Recent Examples of crumbled
Adjective
Many salads call for crumbled goat cheese and parmesan cheese is common in a traditional caesar salad. — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026 This crust is similar, consisting of crumbled cookies, butter and a tad of sugar — only it’s not baked. — Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
But after the platform changed its algorithm and views of PurelyWhite content plummeted, his business crumbled. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026 Since 2023, Democratic voters’ support for Israel has crumbled. — Shauna Muckle, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crumbled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crumbled
  1. deteriorated
  2. descended
  3. corroded
  4. worsened
  5. contaminated
  6. declined
  7. tainted
Adjective
  • Clark said the supports are needed because equipment used in the investigation is too heavy and difficult to maneuver safely on the deteriorated floor.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • According to the officer, the decision to classify Sands' death as such was the result of the deteriorated condition of his body.
    — Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
Definition of deteriorated
Verb
  • But at the end of the year, as immigration officers descended on Minneapolis, that vote became a liability.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • There was a very real chance the bus could continue to slide, but Lara and four other soldiers and airmen rushed to help as the scene descended into chaos.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of descended
Adjective
  • There could be a leak, clogged or corroded pipes, or a problem with your home’s water pressure.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Watch this video for a step-by-step tutorial on how to clean corroded battery terminals.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Definition of corroded
Verb
  • The smoke from the blazes, coupled with fires in neighboring Canada, worsened air quality for millions across the country.
    — Simmone Shah, Time, 12 Aug. 2026
  • This decline was possibly made worse by federal immigration enforcement, which district officials believe worsened the annual districtwide decline last year from about 2% — which had been expected — to about 4%.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of worsened
Adjective
  • Your veterinarian may also recommend a bath to remove contaminated feces from its fur.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Respiratory and neurological side effects can be symptoms in contaminated areas, which include headaches, tiredness, difficulty breathing and irritations of the eyes, nose and throat.
    — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of contaminated
Verb
  • And while her office brought its findings to the Illinois State Police and Cook County state’s attorney, a spokesperson said, Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke declined to immediately bring charges.
    — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators ultimately declined to file criminal charges against Brady Kiser in connection with the toddler’s death.
    — Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of declined
Adjective
  • The letter also raises concerns that the White House may have worked with Taylor Farms to delay warnings to the public about the tainted food supply.
    — Elizabeth Schulze, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Diarrhea has been a headline story in the United States this summer, with thousands of cases of explosive diarrhea traced to Cyclospora from tainted lettuce –- and the first two deaths from the outbreak now confirmed in Michigan.
    — Joseph Kim, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of tainted

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