as in destruction
the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless
the artillery quickly made mincemeat of the enemy's fortifications
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Recent Examples of mincemeat
That conviction came apart in the bloody years that followed, as machine-gun and trench warfare made mincemeat of visions of easy conquest.
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Charles L. Glaser, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024
There's no Christmas pie more traditional (or divisive) than classic mincemeat pie.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Nov. 2023
My mother always made mincemeat pies for thanksgiving and Christmas.
—Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
Built around an aluminum enduro frame with carbon components, the bike is lightweight yet sturdy and can make mincemeat of rocky terrain.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2023
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Charles L. Glaser, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024
There's no Christmas pie more traditional (or divisive) than classic mincemeat pie.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Nov. 2023
My mother always made mincemeat pies for thanksgiving and Christmas.
—Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
Built around an aluminum enduro frame with carbon components, the bike is lightweight yet sturdy and can make mincemeat of rocky terrain.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mincemeat
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Now, some say artificial intelligence is ushering in a new era of creative destruction – but what exactly is being creatively destroyed, and what’s replacing it?—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Nineteen months of war, triggered by the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks that killed approximately 1,200 people inside Israel and took some 250 captive, has resulted in over 50,000 Palestinian deaths and the destruction of much of Gaza—including the systems that fed residents during previous wars.—
Juwayriah Wright,
Time,
19 May 2025
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At 19, Harper’s poise and control are impressive, and even as a below-average outside shooter, his ability to create havoc in the paint and leverage his downhill gravity should translate to the pros immediately.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Minor presents a similar challenge with her speed and ability to create havoc.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Their 10-0 demolition of Brest in the play-off round sent shockwaves around Europe.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Thunder set playoff record in demolition of Nuggets The Oklahoma City Thunder demolished the Denver Nuggets 149-106 on Wednesday to level the series at 1-1.—
Matias Grez,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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There’s also the qualm that once the world realizes AGI has been achieved, perhaps mass panic will arise, or evildoers will seek to turn AGI toward global extinction.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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The new administration can quibble with the technical points of the listing, Koch said, but that will do nothing to change the reality: The bird is at risk of extinction and needs to be protected.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
16 May 2025
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Their season ended with a 121-110 loss to the Timberwolves, a gentleman’s sweep to bruise their egos, with Curry in a tan sweatsuit.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Reports of fake or counterfeit medications include erectile dysfunction medications, weight loss medications, opioids, cancer drugs, Botox, stimulants and HIV therapeutics.—
Robert Glatter,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Mincemeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mincemeat. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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