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  • past participle of tank.
  • past tense form of tank.
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tanked

[tangkt] / tæŋkt /
























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The goofy, R-rated “Starship Troopers” famously tanked domestically among adults, but was a notable hit among teen boys, who sneaked into the flick in droves.

From Salon Sep. 9, 2026

This marks the second consecutive time Old Man Markey has fended off a former rising star in the party, having tanked Joe Kennedy III’s challenge in 2020.

From Slate Sep. 5, 2026

Shares tanked 35%, leaving them down about 70% this year.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

“On Running has been having year-over-year growth that is unseen, and they still get tanked when earnings come through.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

“You’re right. I wasn’t honest with people. And before I knew it, the paper chain was taking off, and if I told the truth, it might have tanked the whole thing.”

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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