demolition
noun
de·mo·li·tion
ˌde-mə-ˈli-shən 
ˌdē-mə-
1
: the act of demolishing
especially
: destruction in war by means of explosives
2
demolitions plural
: explosives for destruction in war
Synonyms
Examples of demolition in a Sentence
The old factory is scheduled for demolition next week.
The demolitions should be complete by the end of the year.
Recent Examples on the Web
If violations are found, the commission orders the property owner to comply with applicable laws and ordinances, including relocation of occupants, repair, or demolition.
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Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
Intermittent closures are expected on northbound U.S. Highway 169 from 5th Street to Richards Road, as the demolition is scheduled to take place sometime between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The demolition will not be open to the public for safety reasons, but videos will be available.
—Andrea Klick, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2024
Federal law forbids all minors from working in jobs deemed hazardous, including those in manufacturing, roofing, meatpacking and demolition.
—Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024
Weiman says if Palestinians do build, their structures are then subject to demolition by Israel.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 23 Mar. 2024
For some Crossroads businesses, that negative stuff includes the demolition of their buildings.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2024
The Border Patrol declined to comment on the reasons behind the demolition.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2024
The City Council voted to allow the demolition of a century-old building in L.A.’s Westlake neighborhood, known as a Jewish landmark and the heart of labor organizing in the city.
—David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2024
The proposal requires the demolition of some commercial buildings on the 0.8-acre site.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2024
Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
Intermittent closures are expected on northbound U.S. Highway 169 from 5th Street to Richards Road, as the demolition is scheduled to take place sometime between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The demolition will not be open to the public for safety reasons, but videos will be available.
—Andrea Klick, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2024
Federal law forbids all minors from working in jobs deemed hazardous, including those in manufacturing, roofing, meatpacking and demolition.
—Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024
Weiman says if Palestinians do build, their structures are then subject to demolition by Israel.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 23 Mar. 2024
For some Crossroads businesses, that negative stuff includes the demolition of their buildings.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2024
The Border Patrol declined to comment on the reasons behind the demolition.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2024
The City Council voted to allow the demolition of a century-old building in L.A.’s Westlake neighborhood, known as a Jewish landmark and the heart of labor organizing in the city.
—David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2024
The proposal requires the demolition of some commercial buildings on the 0.8-acre site.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2024
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“Demolition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demolition. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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demolition
noun
de·mo·li·tion
ˌdem-ə-ˈlish-ən
ˌdē-mə-
: the act of demolishing
especially
: destruction by means of explosives
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