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as in to destroy
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
buildings pulverized by a killer tornado
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Recent Examples of pulverize
Heavy excavation machines bash giant concrete blocks into more manageable chunks, before grinders pulverize the material into 1- to 3-inch rocks, which can be recycled.
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
With Conquest stunned, Mark finally gains the upper hand and headbutts him to death, pulverizing his skull into pulp.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
Putin’s Russia is trying to pulverize them into submission.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 3 Mar. 2025
The section of tower crane that toppled from The Residences at 400 Central in October pulverized a building on First Avenue South that housed the Tampa Bay Times, a law office and other businesses.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
With Conquest stunned, Mark finally gains the upper hand and headbutts him to death, pulverizing his skull into pulp.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
Putin’s Russia is trying to pulverize them into submission.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 3 Mar. 2025
The section of tower crane that toppled from The Residences at 400 Central in October pulverized a building on First Avenue South that housed the Tampa Bay Times, a law office and other businesses.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulverize
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But the conflict has only escalated, with Russia’s launching some of its most extensive strikes in a war that has claimed hundreds of thousands of casualties, and Ukraine’s carrying out the audacious Operation Spiderweb drone attack, which damaged or destroyed strategic aircraft inside Russia.—
Adam Rasmi,
Time,
20 June 2025
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To destroy the site, an attack would have to come in waves, with bombers releasing one after another down the same hole.—
Samuel Granados,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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It’s made from grinding green tea leaves—which can be varying grades of quality—into a fine powder, which is then whisked with hot water to create a thick, frothy liquid.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
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His leadership and ability to grind at-bats would help this young roster.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Thirteen years after the nursing home shut down, a developer is proposing to demolish the vacant building and put up 160 apartments.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2025
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Hence today’s strange spectacle: the U.S.-led international order being demolished by the United States itself.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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The series-opener started on a strong note for the Bombers, as Aaron Judge crushed his 28th home run off Nick Lodolo in the first inning.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
24 June 2025
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Add garlic, salt, and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring often, until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
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In the meantime, Aimee Gutierrez, Saint’s owner, and her family have been shattered by the loss and the deaths of the other dogs.—
Sean Emery,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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His ability to love completely hasn’t been shattered, however.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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The left-hander got pounded a year ago and thumped again in his first taste of big-league action for eight runs in five innings against the Washington Nationals.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Kamala Harris pounded Joe Biden over his stances on busing from the 1970s—a long-ago dispute that even became fodder for J.D. Vance in 2024.—
Andrew Yang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2025
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And just like that, Donald Trump ruined something else.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
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In the semis, Parenteau turned back the clock and played a solid game to beat Buckner and return to the final for the first time in nearly a year.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Almost daily, the news has stories and videos of people being robbed or beaten in Baltimore, shot and killed, or simply being harassed.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
23 June 2025
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