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
McMahon said seven office buildings are planned for redevelopment with the potential to create more than 750 residential units, with some demolitions likely.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
The measure would suspend Historic Preservation Board review across the Downtown Historic District for three years, routing decisions — including demolitions — around the board entirely.
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Letters To The Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2026
There are strict rules in California around the purchasing of dynamite, which is generally restricted to licensed professionals working in mining and quarry operations, building demolitions, tunneling projects and specialized industrial activities.
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Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Purchasing dynamite in California is usually restricted to licensed professionals working in industries that may require its use, such as mining, building demolitions and quarry operations, according to the Los Angeles Times.
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Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
When the new construction number is negative, that means demolitions wiped out whatever value additions were brought on by the creation of new homes and buildings.
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Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
Deputies were told the home had belonged to a former military demolitions instructor.
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Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
Abu Diab is an activist in Silwan fighting to preserve the neighborhood against the demolitions that have been going on for nearly two decades.
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Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
19 May 2026
While demolitions began before the April 16 ceasefire, really sweeping destruction kicked off after it was declared, Mohammad Bazzi, the mayor of Bint Jbeil, told NBC News.
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Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
The measure would suspend Historic Preservation Board review across the Downtown Historic District for three years, routing decisions — including demolitions — around the board entirely.
—
Letters To The Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2026
There are strict rules in California around the purchasing of dynamite, which is generally restricted to licensed professionals working in mining and quarry operations, building demolitions, tunneling projects and specialized industrial activities.
—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Purchasing dynamite in California is usually restricted to licensed professionals working in industries that may require its use, such as mining, building demolitions and quarry operations, according to the Los Angeles Times.
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Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
When the new construction number is negative, that means demolitions wiped out whatever value additions were brought on by the creation of new homes and buildings.
—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
Deputies were told the home had belonged to a former military demolitions instructor.
—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
Abu Diab is an activist in Silwan fighting to preserve the neighborhood against the demolitions that have been going on for nearly two decades.
—
Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
19 May 2026
While demolitions began before the April 16 ceasefire, really sweeping destruction kicked off after it was declared, Mohammad Bazzi, the mayor of Bint Jbeil, told NBC News.
—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demolitions
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Instant extinctions are not limited to mechanical innovations like photography and cinematography, however.
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Although the cartilaginous fish have survived the last five extinctions our planet has faces, more than a third of shark and ray species are threatened with extinction due to overfishing, habitat loss and climate change.
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Many of the attacks targeted energy infrastructure and commercial sites, causing billions of dollars of economic losses and shattering their image as a safe haven for foreign travel and investment.
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Bond puts increase in value when bond prices fall and interest rates rise, allowing investors to offset losses elsewhere in their portfolios if borrowing costs jump unexpectedly.
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“Demolitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demolitions. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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