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fall apart

VERB
disintegrate
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


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In sum, it all sounds less like a good-faith effort to invigorate a vital newsmagazine for modern times—and more like an effort to have it fall apart, piece by piece.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

But held under a magnifying glass and removed from the film’s fervent fanfare, those arguments fall apart.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Different stocks may suddenly start to lead, causing the performance of the momentum factor to fall apart, she noted.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

The adhesive CreateMe uses is thermoset, which means that ironing or washing machine temperatures aren't enough to melt it and make the clothes fall apart, insists Myers.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

She was not going to let herself fall apart.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer




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