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

This year alone, over 3,200 Palestinians have been displaced across the West Bank by settler attacks and demolitions, according to the United Nations. — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Somebody could also theoretically nominate Crown Center for local historic status, which could allow the Historic Preservation Commission to delay demolitions for up to three years. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026

McMahon said seven office buildings are planned for redevelopment with the potential to create more than 750 residential units, with some demolitions likely. — 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. — 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