Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for havocking
Verb
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Dario Amodei, co-founder of Anthropic, has been outspoken about the risks of artificial intelligence wiping out half of all entry-level jobs and driving unemployment up by 20%.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026 -
In power since 1994, he has been accused of flagrant human rights violations against his critics, wiping out opposition and independent media.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
Verb
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But Texas Tech isn't the only program from the Lone Star State whose commit list LSU is plundering.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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Later on, plundering Barbary pirates raided Mallorca, looting possessions, slaughtering inhabitants and capturing others for the slave trade.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Verb
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For a few minutes at each end of that window, the moon’s edge will appear to align with that of the sun, blotting out the star’s fierce light and revealing the wispy corona off to one side.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
6 Apr. 2026
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From up in the space shuttle, in 1983, astronaut Sally Ride could see the pollution blotting out her Los Angeles hometown.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Last year, visitors were documented throwing rocks at nesting birds and trampling nesting areas.—
Letters To The Editor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
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Today everyday Texans are feeling stressed about the economy, demoralized by an administration that is trampling on our constitution, and fearful that our government is broken beyond repair.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
Verb
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However, beginning July 1, a new cap will prevent them from taking out more than $100,000 for their degree.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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The 30-year-old Ohio native started the game with a triple to right-center, followed that up with a ground-rule double and then nearly caused a riot by falling into Stevenson's knee like Rose taking out Ray Fosse in 1970.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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This is done by cutting back the growing tip of the trunk (called the central leader) during the first winter after planting and selectively removing side branches.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Some gardeners control the infestation by cutting the plants back or even removing them.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Police stopped the violence there that night, but more racist beatings and looting erupted downtown.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Later on, plundering Barbary pirates raided Mallorca, looting possessions, slaughtering inhabitants and capturing others for the slave trade.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Verb
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And with injuries ravaging Canada’s back line, Sigur has the quality to quickly become an important part of their World Cup.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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In the penultimate episode, a fire at the Pineville Dam spiraled out of control, ravaging the infrastructure and causing the dam to break.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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“Havocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/havocking. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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