as in destructions
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 demolitions
The company conducting the implosion has previously handled several high-profile demolitions, including the historic Deauville Hotel, South Shore Hospital, and the remaining structure of the Surfside condominium building.
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Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
One of Miami’s most luxurious hotels, the 23-story Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Key, will be brought down on Sunday in under half a minute in one of the largest Miami demolitions in years.
—Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Military officials have indicated the demolitions will continue across the border zone.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
While many residents supported the effort to reclaim public space, critics viewed the demolitions as a forceful and unilateral government decision.
—Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
The measures follow years of accusations by Palestinians that actions by settlers and the military — campaigns of violence, harassment and demolitions — have pushed them from their land.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
The demolitions took place just before the city hosted the 1996 Summer Olympics.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
The official acknowledged that the military was carrying out demolitions on both sides of the yellow line, but said that Israeli ground forces had not crossed the line to do so.
—Samuel Granados, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Risk to residents The 59 contaminated lots whose addresses the city has revealed span across Detroit and involve demolitions conducted within the past two years.
—Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
One of Miami’s most luxurious hotels, the 23-story Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Key, will be brought down on Sunday in under half a minute in one of the largest Miami demolitions in years.
—Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Military officials have indicated the demolitions will continue across the border zone.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
While many residents supported the effort to reclaim public space, critics viewed the demolitions as a forceful and unilateral government decision.
—Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
The measures follow years of accusations by Palestinians that actions by settlers and the military — campaigns of violence, harassment and demolitions — have pushed them from their land.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
The demolitions took place just before the city hosted the 1996 Summer Olympics.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
The official acknowledged that the military was carrying out demolitions on both sides of the yellow line, but said that Israeli ground forces had not crossed the line to do so.
—Samuel Granados, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Risk to residents The 59 contaminated lots whose addresses the city has revealed span across Detroit and involve demolitions conducted within the past two years.
—Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demolitions
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While extinctions are always multi-faceted, the extermination of some species can be almost directly linked to the insatiable appetites of modern humans.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The fossil record suggests these massive creatures disappeared during the sweeping extinctions that marked the end of the Pleistocene.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Good Jobs First report recommends that all states fully report their losses from data center tax breaks, including how those incentives affect local revenue streams.—
Kevin Hardy,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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Despite dynamite starts from Taj Bradley and Bailey Ober on Saturday and Sunday, the Twins’ relievers blew saves on consecutive days, leading to backbreaking losses.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Demolitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demolitions. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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