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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Leave the innocents, the children, the ones who just want to live a simple life, out of the bombing and destruction.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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The result of these and other assaults, wrote Jed Kolko, a former undersecretary for economic affairs at the Commerce Department overseeing data operations at the Census Bureau and BEA, will include the destruction of trust in U.S. economic data.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
24 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
Noun
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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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Even a moderate amount of weight loss can make a difference.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
20 June 2025
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The push underscores how the president remains fixated on his loss to former President Biden in 2020, even after mounting a political comeback last year to win a second term.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
20 June 2025
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“Demolition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demolition. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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