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
Today, against the urgent pleas of New York leaders across the political spectrum, from Gov. Hochul to Mayor Adams to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman to Reps. Mike Lawler and Elise Stefanik, Amtrak is starting demolition work on the East River Tunnel.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 2 June 2025
This year, office conversions and demolitions will exceed new construction for the first time in at least 25 years.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 2 June 2025
In that fatal accident, DOB issued multiple violations for work without a permit — including demolition in progress of a walk-in freezer and a commercial kitchen — and for failing to maintain the structure.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
The plan has faced opposition from preservationists due to the demolition of the old auditorium, but county officials emphasize the project’s cultural significance and adherence to timelines.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 2 June 2025
This year, office conversions and demolitions will exceed new construction for the first time in at least 25 years.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 2 June 2025
In that fatal accident, DOB issued multiple violations for work without a permit — including demolition in progress of a walk-in freezer and a commercial kitchen — and for failing to maintain the structure.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
The plan has faced opposition from preservationists due to the demolition of the old auditorium, but county officials emphasize the project’s cultural significance and adherence to timelines.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demolition
Noun
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Antibodies mark and bind to foreign substances (such as germs) for destruction, whereas cytokines serve as messengers, informing and signaling the immune system to launch an attack against germs.—
Jonathan Purtell,
Verywell Health,
13 June 2025
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The destruction of several strategic bombers is another reminder that Kyiv remains determined in its struggle against Moscow’s invasion.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The narrow streets bend, wrap back on themselves, and otherwise create directional havoc.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
24 June 2025
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The consent decree clears a major hurdle for the Omnicom-IPG deal, with the companies seeking to merge as artificial intelligence prepares to wreck havoc across the industry.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2025
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Ars Technica: Populations of the tiger shark, the great white, and couple of other species have declined so dramatically that many are on the verge of extinction.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 2025
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There are as many as 37 species of guitarfish, some of which are at higher risk of extinction than others.—
Peter Kyne,
The Conversation,
16 June 2025
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For Mahomes and Kelce, the faces of this Chiefs’ dynasty, February’s Super Bowl loss still stings.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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The Stallions finished 18-3 and ranked No. 2 in the nation after their 6-5 loss to rival Lake Highland Prep.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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“Demolition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demolition. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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