as in crushed
to reduce to fine particles
eons of incessant pounding by the waves have comminuted the once-rocky shoreline into a bed of fine-grained sand
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comminuted
Verb
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We were crushed, humiliated, and broken, after our city was destroyed, occupied and erased from existence.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025 -
The Capitals crushed Lohrei on a couple of hits in the B’s 3-1 win over the Caps on Wednesday.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Mavericks pounded tables and stomped their feet.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Storms have already pounded the Outer Banks this year, and Porter warned there could be less natural barriers like sand dunes to block the relentless waves.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Before flight 10, Starship's most recent demonstration came on May 27, when the spacecraft spun out of control roughly halfway through its flight and disintegrated in a fireball.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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When breaking down what the heck happened over the last four months, the first item on the list is the way New York’s starting rotation disintegrated.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Benefits of flaxseed Two tablespoons (about one serving) of ground flaxseed have around 70 calories, nearly 3 grams of protein, and 4 grams of fiber.—
Christina Chaey,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Soon, pre-ground coffees were available as well, thanks to technological advancements that allowed for long-term storage.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On both days, nuance was pulverized in the heat of war.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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An impressive marble monument paid for by a relation had been destroyed when a train derailment near the masonry yard pulverized the marker, so Poe received a number on a sandstone grave.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Investigators say Velez’s legal troubles began nearly a year ago, when she was accused of using fake barcodes at a Cape Coral Target to purchase items at reduced prices, thefts that police say were confirmed through security video and her own TikTok activity.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Fall is also the season for mulled wine, which is typically made with red wine.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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Served with mulled wine, and put the fireplace on to get in the fall mood.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Comminuted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comminuted. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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