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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
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 16 June 2026
The fire burned more than 60 acres and destroyed several structures, including homes, according to CBS Los Angeles.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
This accident in late May destroyed the rocket and severely damaged the New Glenn booster’s only launch pad.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026
Someone rode a bike in a store on Winchester Boulevard, ran over a table and destroyed a cake worth about $40.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Tornadoes downed power lines and destroyed houses.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Gregg Allman, the legendary frontman of the Allman Brothers Band, fought a decades-long battle with personal demons that nearly destroyed him.
—Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
The video and the SCE data offer proof that the 100-year-old line, which hadn’t been used since the early 1970s, became re-electrified and sparked the fire that killed 19 people and destroyed thousands of homes in Altadena and surrounding areas, attorneys say.
—Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 10 June 2026
The Ukrainian air force said at least 146 Russian drones had been destroyed.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Verb
The crash sparked a fire that destroyed the aircraft, which was operating as a skydiving flight, according to the NTSB.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 16 June 2026
The fire burned more than 60 acres and destroyed several structures, including homes, according to CBS Los Angeles.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
This accident in late May destroyed the rocket and severely damaged the New Glenn booster’s only launch pad.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026
Someone rode a bike in a store on Winchester Boulevard, ran over a table and destroyed a cake worth about $40.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Tornadoes downed power lines and destroyed houses.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Gregg Allman, the legendary frontman of the Allman Brothers Band, fought a decades-long battle with personal demons that nearly destroyed him.
—Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
The video and the SCE data offer proof that the 100-year-old line, which hadn’t been used since the early 1970s, became re-electrified and sparked the fire that killed 19 people and destroyed thousands of homes in Altadena and surrounding areas, attorneys say.
—Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 10 June 2026
The Ukrainian air force said at least 146 Russian drones had been destroyed.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for destroyed
Adjective
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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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When the new plant opens, Fiveash will eventually be decommissioned and demolished, but not right away.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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The existing residence was demolished, though plans to build a new house never moved forward.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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In recent months, Ukraine has time and again attacked Russian energy infrastructure in a bid to both dent the Kremlin's war chest and bring the reality of a war that has ravaged Ukraine home to Russians as well.—
Charles Maynes,
NPR,
18 June 2026
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The good news is that skies have since cleared, but for much of Wednesday morning and afternoon, residents in Streator, about 90 miles southwest of Chicago and already ravaged by an EF-3 tornado, were getting pummeled with rain.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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All 12 people on board, including 11 skydivers and a pilot, were killed in the incident, authorities said.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Air Force officials did not immediately identify the eight people killed or explain why there were more people aboard than the bomber’s standard crew complement.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Jury sees wrecked boat, crash re-enactment On the fourth day of trial, the jury hopped into a black Dodge van escorted by Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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Antunez got out of the wrecked vehicle and tried to flee on foot but was arrested by an OHA officer.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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In March, prolonged high temperatures shattered dozens of records in Southern California.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Williams arrived to find the business' windows shattered, after the roof of nearby restaurant Jay's Backyard BBQ collapsed in the blaze.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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In a phone interview with The Times, her sister, Vanessa Marseille, said the family was shocked and devastated over the incident.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Wilson was devastated by losing debates about the design of Congress and the presidency, and in particular by the convention’s refusal to acknowledge the centrality of regular people to the government.—
Jesse Wegman,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
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Multiple agencies from the region helped local first responders search and assess damaged areas, town officials said on social media.—
DAVE COLLINS,
Arkansas Online,
13 June 2026
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Residents began sharing reports on neighborhood Facebook groups in recent days, with several posting photos of damaged tires and doorbell camera footage from around the area of 77th Street to 81st Street, between Brookside Street and Oak Street.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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“Destroyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destroyed. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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