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
Israel says the operation aims to root out armed groups and says the demolitions are needed to destroy militant infrastructure or to clear routes for troops.
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Aref Tufaha, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
The demolitions come amid sustained Israeli military operations in refugee camps in the northern West Bank, including Nur Shams, Tulkarm and Jenin.
—Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025
The city expects to save around $200,000 by focusing on repairs instead of demolitions, according to a news release.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 Nov. 2025
Since Chinese President Xi Jinping gained power in 2014, his administration has directed the state to enforce crackdowns, arrests, the demolitions of churches, abuse, and detentions of thousands of unregistered church members and leaders.
—Pedro Rodriguez, The Washington Examiner, 23 Nov. 2025
The logger and railsplitter occasionally encounters American eccentrics, like a chatty drifter prone to sporting bible verses and an old coot of a demolitions expert with a philosophical bent.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2025
That plan outlines renovations, demolitions and new constructions designed to reduce the center's campus footprint and raise efficiency through 2037.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Asked on Sunday why more Americans feel this way about Democrats than the president -- even amidst the East Wing demolitions or a White House Halloween party hosted during the shutdown -- Martin suggested Republicans were in hotter water and disapproved of by Americans more.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
The White House has argued that under federal law the 12-member panel only reviews construction projects, not demolitions of existing buildings.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Aref Tufaha, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
The demolitions come amid sustained Israeli military operations in refugee camps in the northern West Bank, including Nur Shams, Tulkarm and Jenin.
—Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025
The city expects to save around $200,000 by focusing on repairs instead of demolitions, according to a news release.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 Nov. 2025
Since Chinese President Xi Jinping gained power in 2014, his administration has directed the state to enforce crackdowns, arrests, the demolitions of churches, abuse, and detentions of thousands of unregistered church members and leaders.
—Pedro Rodriguez, The Washington Examiner, 23 Nov. 2025
The logger and railsplitter occasionally encounters American eccentrics, like a chatty drifter prone to sporting bible verses and an old coot of a demolitions expert with a philosophical bent.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2025
That plan outlines renovations, demolitions and new constructions designed to reduce the center's campus footprint and raise efficiency through 2037.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Asked on Sunday why more Americans feel this way about Democrats than the president -- even amidst the East Wing demolitions or a White House Halloween party hosted during the shutdown -- Martin suggested Republicans were in hotter water and disapproved of by Americans more.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
The White House has argued that under federal law the 12-member panel only reviews construction projects, not demolitions of existing buildings.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demolitions
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In a study of 926 species across climatic zones, 47% are undergoing local extinctions, just like the lizards.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
22 Nov. 2025
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These extinctions were driven mostly by European agriculture and the introduction of non-native species that outcompeted Australian animals.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Despite the losses, Damon traveled to Texas and won the national title, dedicating the victory to his family and supporters.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The governor on Wednesday was in Los Angeles meeting with local officials and residents on the anniversary of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires, among the deadliest and most destructive in state history with insured losses estimated to reach $40 billion.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Demolitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demolitions. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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