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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
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
4 July 2026
The Aspen Acres fire has likely destroyed more than 200 homes, but the fire conditions have stopped damage assessment teams from accessing some areas to get a clearer picture, Pueblo County officials said.
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Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
4 July 2026
The tornado struck about 100 yards from the previous -- hitting a total of 84 planes, 35 of which were destroyed.
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Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
4 July 2026
The massive wildfire killed 12 people, destroyed nearly 7,000 structures and gutted businesses, churches and schools.
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Daily News,
4 July 2026
One Russian missile destroyed a residential building of 64 apartments, killing several people and leaving dozens of families homeless.
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Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Authorities say nearly 800 buildings collapsed, including 189 that were completely destroyed.
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Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
This multigenerational narrative traces four families in Wilmington, North Carolina, whose lives were forever altered by the violent white supremacist coup of 1898 that destroyed a thriving Black community.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
The second inferno killed 12 people, destroyed 6,500 structures across the Palisades and Malibu and cost billions in damage and insurance claims.
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Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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These structures were regionally and culturally inspired, and largely destroyed during rapid and callous colonization.
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Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
4 July 2026
The Aspen Acres fire has likely destroyed more than 200 homes, but the fire conditions have stopped damage assessment teams from accessing some areas to get a clearer picture, Pueblo County officials said.
—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
4 July 2026
The tornado struck about 100 yards from the previous -- hitting a total of 84 planes, 35 of which were destroyed.
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Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
4 July 2026
The massive wildfire killed 12 people, destroyed nearly 7,000 structures and gutted businesses, churches and schools.
—
Daily News,
4 July 2026
One Russian missile destroyed a residential building of 64 apartments, killing several people and leaving dozens of families homeless.
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Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Authorities say nearly 800 buildings collapsed, including 189 that were completely destroyed.
—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
This multigenerational narrative traces four families in Wilmington, North Carolina, whose lives were forever altered by the violent white supremacist coup of 1898 that destroyed a thriving Black community.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
The second inferno killed 12 people, destroyed 6,500 structures across the Palisades and Malibu and cost billions in damage and insurance claims.
—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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.
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The East Wing of the White House was demolished suddenly in October 2025 and there is set to be a huge new ballroom, office spaces and an underground military complex in its place, though the design of the new building is still in flux.
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Just months later, in October, the East Wing had been demolished without notice to make way for the new ballroom.
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Many ranchers delayed rebuilding due to a resurgence of dryness this spring and wildfires that ravaged more grazing land.
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The Panthers made the Cup Final in three consecutive years from 2023 to 2025, winning it all in the final two years of that stretch, before missing the playoffs last season as injuries ravaged the roster.
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Historians estimate that the North American epidemic killed at least 100,000 to 130,000 people over several years.
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Wednesday marked one year since an explosion at a Northern California fireworks facility killed seven workers and changed the lives of their families forever.
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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.
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Antunez got out of the wrecked vehicle and tried to flee on foot but was arrested by an OHA officer.
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His companies have transformed industries, his wealth has shattered records, and his politics now shape governments and public debate.
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Republican Rick Jackson shattered spending records in Georgia by spending $108 million of his own money into his campaign for governor.
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Earlier that day, Contreras had broken down in tears while talking about the deadly earthquakes that devastated his native Venezuela.
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Carr, who has spent decades documenting South Florida's Indigenous history, said the region's Native population had been devastated long before the American Revolution.
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The Venezuelan College of Engineers (CIV) has launched emergency training sessions for engineers, architects and technical specialists who will inspect damaged structures and determine whether they can be repaired or must be demolished.
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Many injuries were reported in Wisconsin’s Walworth County after the storm toppled trees, knocked down power lines and damaged buildings, said Tom Hausner, undersheriff for the Walworth County Sheriff’s department.
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“Destroyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destroyed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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