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fell apart

VERB

disintegrate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

break down collapse crumble

WEAK

break crack up go to pieces

Antonyms

STRONGEST

build

Example Sentences

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The case, which was brought in October of last year, quickly fell apart, with all charges being dropped by April.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026

I’m less inclined to judge people from a distance after having met a man on Skid Row who said he fell apart after his young daughter drowned.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Shareholders balked, though, and their plan fell apart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

After some strong-arming from the US, the proposal fell apart but now the debate has resurfaced.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

And in spite of everything we threw at him, Cap never fell apart, or ratted us out, or even got mad.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman