Synonyms of demolitions

demolitions

noun

plural of demolition

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• destructions
• devastations
• extinctions
• exterminations
• losses
• ruins
• annihilations
• obliterations
• wreckages
• havoc
• decimations
• wastages
• demolishments
• collapses
• desolations
• massacres
• mincemeats
• ruinations
• disintegrations
• assassinations
• depredations
• killings
• executions
• slaughters
• breakups
• dissolutions
• despoliations
• dismantlements
• eradications
• despoilments
• effacements

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• buildings
• constructions
• erections
• savings
• rescues
• salvations
• salvages
• preservations
• protections
• conservations
• renovations
• restorations
• reconstructions
• reclamations
• refurbishments
• re-creations
• regeneracies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of demolitions

By Friday afternoon, Israeli forces had started demolitions in the Farsh al-Hawa area of Hebron. — Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

For this historic election, however, unchecked violent crime, home demolitions, chronic underfunding in their communities, West Bank unrest, and the war in Gaza are all motivating Arab voters. — Ilan Ben Zion, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2026

While officials insist the demolitions are a non-negotiable step toward revitalizing the corridor along Old National Highway, the families and owners left in the wake of the bulldozers say true recovery remains a distant promise. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Over the past several months, Israel has carried out large-scale demolitions in villages that its troops occupy. — Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Sherman said there have been no decisions about any demolitions in Crown Center and that there are great tenants already on site whom officials look to keep and add to. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, Palestinian officials said Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City killed two people, while condemning home demolitions in east Jerusalem and violence in the occupied West Bank. — Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026

Miami Beach today may be filled with newcomers, cranes and construction, deals and demolitions. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

The problem is that Chicago lost almost 12% of the rental units in those buildings between 2012 and 2023 due to deconversions to single-family homes, demolitions and other factors, while larger buildings account for most of the unit growth. — Adam Drakulic, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026