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adjective

Definition of blightednext
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as in stunted

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as in damaged

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blighted

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verb

past tense of blight
as in ruined

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Recent Examples of blighted
Adjective
The midtown Costco opened in 2001 under a plan that dates back to the 1990s, and sought to transform a blighted area with new suburban-style retail development that would benefit local residents. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026 The home construction is part of Gary’s efforts to remove blighted structures, and in March 2025, the city began a second phase of Aetna demolition, according to Post-Tribune archives. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026 The city’s Appeals Hearing Board held a meeting on June 11 to consider next steps for the blighted parcel. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 24 June 2026 These repairs are absolutely key to broader revitalization plans to restore dignity to our blighted corridors and empty strip-malls. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for blighted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blighted
  1. stunted
  2. damaged
  3. ruined
  4. dormant
  5. misshapen
  6. impaired
  7. broken
  8. mutilated
Adjective
  • This includes high rates of females not laying clutches, low provisioning rates, emaciated chicks with stunted development and other factors.
    — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • As suspected, neurons exposed to post-herpetic neuralgia exosomes were significantly stunted and unable to form a strong network with other neurons.
    — Andrew Bubak, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of stunted
Adjective
  • The drones set off fires and damaged buildings in Kyiv and elsewhere in Ukraine overnight, authorities said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Finally, don’t use disinfecting wipes on raw wood or furniture with an uneven or damaged finish.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of damaged
Verb
  • As Vanderslice unwittingly contributed to the story with some quotes, not realizing the tone and direction of the article, his candidacy was derailed and his credibility ruined.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Some suburbs battled soil erosion, which ruined rivers and contaminated drinking water.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of ruined
Adjective
  • The administration has also intervened on behalf of Sable Offshore, allowing the company to revive a long-dormant pipeline off the coast of Santa Barbara despite objections from California officials and regulators.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • During fall, many of the plants in your garden shed their leaves and go dormant in preparation for colder winter weather.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of dormant
Adjective
  • This vast misshapen island was traditionally noted for ghosts, folktales, eccentricity, fish, and friendliness.
    — Paul Theroux, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The show notes describe the opening hoodies and sweatpants as deliberately misshapen, with an oversized silhouette and heavy jackets worn open.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of misshapen
Verb
  • For the hearing impaired, select rooms feature visual fire alarms plus signals for telephone ringing and door knocking.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay was suspended for six games and fined $500,000 following a guilty plea to driving while impaired in 2014.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of impaired
Adjective
  • But, a look beneath the surface shows that three-quarters of the index was actually lower — a possible reflection of a broken market.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Plates of broken, eggy matzo that taste like soggy cardboard.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of broken
Verb
  • The equipment was mutilated and ash-covered, and the digital camera’s lens was sheared off.
    — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
  • In the comics, they’re later mutilated and replaced with metallic wings by Apocalypse, who transforms Angel into the darker, blue-skinned Archangel.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
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“Blighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blighted. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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