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as in demolished
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
they practically destroyed the safe in order to get at the money inside their poor scores on the final exam destroyed any chance they might have had to pass the course
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as in ravaged
to bring destruction to (something) through violent action
wildfires destroyed thousands of acres in forests across the state
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as in killed
to deprive of life
regrettably, the veterinarian was forced to destroy the injured horse
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Recent Examples of destroyed
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
One year after the Palisades Fire leveled entire neighborhoods and destroyed thousands of homes, one Malibu resident is stepping up to help rebuild his community with his architectural expertise.
—Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Simon Hughes went to find out how the village of Asni, where 95 per cent of buildings were destroyed, is trying to rebuild.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Rose Robinson, 62, the youngest daughter of Mack Robinson, who won a silver medal in the 1936 Olympics in Germany, and niece of Jackie Robinson, the first Black player in Major League Baseball, had lived in Altadena for five years until the fire a year ago destroyed her residence.
—David Wilson, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Harvey’s Resort Hotel and Casino in Stateline was destroyed by a bomb in August 1980, the FBI said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Prendergast, whose team discovered the devilish bee in the area, said the sighting of the insect shows the importance of understanding bees before their habitats are destroyed.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
The Austrian painter’s record is expected to be shattered again by a monumental, six-foot-tall portrait of a young heiress that was looted by the Nazis and nearly destroyed during World War II.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
The Eaton fire destroyed over 9,400 structures.
—Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Nov. 2025
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The Palisades fire killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,000 structures, becoming the third-most destructive fire in state history.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
One year after the Palisades Fire leveled entire neighborhoods and destroyed thousands of homes, one Malibu resident is stepping up to help rebuild his community with his architectural expertise.
—Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Simon Hughes went to find out how the village of Asni, where 95 per cent of buildings were destroyed, is trying to rebuild.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Rose Robinson, 62, the youngest daughter of Mack Robinson, who won a silver medal in the 1936 Olympics in Germany, and niece of Jackie Robinson, the first Black player in Major League Baseball, had lived in Altadena for five years until the fire a year ago destroyed her residence.
—David Wilson, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Harvey’s Resort Hotel and Casino in Stateline was destroyed by a bomb in August 1980, the FBI said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Prendergast, whose team discovered the devilish bee in the area, said the sighting of the insect shows the importance of understanding bees before their habitats are destroyed.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
The Austrian painter’s record is expected to be shattered again by a monumental, six-foot-tall portrait of a young heiress that was looted by the Nazis and nearly destroyed during World War II.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
The Eaton fire destroyed over 9,400 structures.
—Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for destroyed
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His choices allow the viewer to drink in the intimate details of the ruined world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In 2024, the abanonded LaGrave Field baseball stadium was demolished.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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The tall high-rise buildings not demolished in Gaza City are seen in the far distance.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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In 1963, a fire ravaged the Hotel Del Mar and forced its permanent closure.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The area however had not been in use since 1995, when Hurricane Luis ravaged Mullet Bay, and no substantial repairs or development had been done since then, the complaint says.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Investigators also found eight 9 mm casings fired from a Glock pistol at the scene where Holmes was killed, according to the affidavit.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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Several districts in Kyiv were hit in the attack and an emergency medical aid worker was among those killed, according to Kyiv City Military Administration head Tymur Tkachenko.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The driver then got out of the wrecked vehicle and fled on foot, police said.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2026
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Lowell plunders an emerald out of a wrecked ship, starts a fistfight with a local ruler, nearly dies when a boa constrictor wraps itself around her neck, and is wounded by an alligator.—
Michael Waters,
New Yorker,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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By the afternoon, the store had reopened, but the front door's glass remained shattered, with a large banner placed in front of the entrance, the local station reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Kohbergers’ pride in Bryan was shattered by the revelation that he was suspected of and later admitted to the slaughter.—
Theresa Braine,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After it was revealed that Vince didn't make it out of the inferno, his son Bode (Max Thieriot) and wife Sharon (Diane Farr) were devastated by the loss.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The war has devastated parts of Ukraine’s medical infrastructure.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Dead or damaged branches can be removed any time.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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Your Skin Might Heal Faster Chamomile is often used topically to soothe damaged skin.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Destroyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destroyed. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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