as in destruction
the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless
several condemned buildings around the city are undergoing demolition as part of the revitalization program
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Recent Examples of demolition
However, no amount of care or good intentions can prevent the sudden demolition of the brothers’ home, courtesy of a vague order from the IDF — for which the family is even forced to pay.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
Related article Clashes erupt in western India as Hindu groups demand demolition of Mughal ruler’s tomb
Modi’s BJP denies using the Mughal emperor’s name to defame India’s Muslims.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
Long before its demolition, the city had fenced off part of the nearby sidewalk because debris had fallen off the tower and landed near people walking their dogs.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
The Need For Widespread Zoning Changes—From Commercial To Residential
This could be the future for much of America’s excess office space—complete demolition to make way for the essential residential real estate that our country needs.
—David Marino, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
Related article Clashes erupt in western India as Hindu groups demand demolition of Mughal ruler’s tomb
Modi’s BJP denies using the Mughal emperor’s name to defame India’s Muslims.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
Long before its demolition, the city had fenced off part of the nearby sidewalk because debris had fallen off the tower and landed near people walking their dogs.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
The Need For Widespread Zoning Changes—From Commercial To Residential
This could be the future for much of America’s excess office space—complete demolition to make way for the essential residential real estate that our country needs.
—David Marino, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demolition
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Faced with the raging wars of recent years, with their inhuman horrors and countless deaths and destruction, Pope Francis incessantly raised his voice imploring peace and calling for reason and honest negotiation to find possible solutions.—
ABC NEWS,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2025
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From hurricanes to wildfires, the U.S. has endured 403 billion-dollar climate and weather disasters since 1980—leaving behind a trail of destruction that’s cost the country more than $2.9 trillion.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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That doesn’t include further havoc caused during the upcoming rainy season.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Brady Tkachuk is considered an X-factor in this series because of his ability to create havoc in the corners and in front of the net.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Long genetic and social isolation in Neanderthals before their extinction Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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Research on the Australian thylacine (Tasmanian tiger), driven to extinction less than a century ago, is ahead of schedule.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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Cunningham’s injuries, also extensive, were detailed in the lawsuit, including significant disfigurement, extensive surgical reconstruction and loss of mobility.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2025
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Under the budget plan, overall NASA funding would drop to about $20 billion, down from $24.9 billion in fiscal year 2024, a loss of about 20%.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Demolition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demolition. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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