PULVERIZE Synonyms: 178 Similar and Opposite Words

pulverize

verb

ˈpəl-və-ˌrīz

Definition of pulverize

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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as in to grind

to reduce to fine particles pulverize the cement into dust for reuse

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Recent Examples of pulverize Medical offices are encouraged to shred, burn, pulp or pulverize physical documents, according to the website. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 9 July 2026 But the biggest beef to be had is in Sarnoski’s insistence to bludgeon us with pulverizing violence, which grows tiresome and repetitive in the carnage-spewing initial 30 minutes. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 June 2026 No previous American leader could plausibly have presided over the scene of a tattooed Brazilian fighter in a black cowboy hat and Lycra shorts running out of the White House, saluted by honor guards, with the intent of pulverizing another human being. — Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026 And don't pulverize clay into dust—this worsens soil compaction. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pulverize

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Vendors said enforcement sweeps that began earlier this year have threatened their livelihoods, with authorities confiscating vending equipment and, in some cases, destroying it.

— Da Lin, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
One of those, the USS Gerald R Ford, also reported problems earlier this year, from toilets that weren’t working to a laundry fire that briefly stopped combat operations and destroyed some sleeping quarters.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of destroy

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The 4-cup mini chopper can chop or grind ingredients in seconds, making quick work of onions, garlic, herbs, and more.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
The lineup has expanded beyond its viral multi-balm, too, with lightweight SPF sticks and even a mess-minimizing grinding cleansing balm.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of grind

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Meanwhile, a Russian missile strike on a village in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region killed at least 10 people and wounded eight others as the barrage demolished homes, officials said Tuesday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Next steps for the Excelsior Club The site was demolished in July after engineering assessments determined the building was unsalvageable.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of demolish

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Primarily, Fernandes has been crushing opponents with his leg kicks.

— Brett Appley, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Pinch-hitter Max Muncy crushed a three-run shot in the sixth inning to become the top home run hitter in Dodger Stadium history, but Los Angeles’ three-game winning streak ended with another concerning bullpen meltdown.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of crush

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Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said Ace protected the three deputies from Bowers but was shot in his left front leg, shattering the bone and tearing an artery that caused massive blood loss.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
The state of the job market has shattered the confidence of American workers.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of shatter

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Even the region's major interstate highway, I-70, was partly shut down after a section of it buckled under the weight of pounding rain.

— Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
The robust menu aims to satiate hungry tourists who’ve spent long hours pounding the black sampietrini cobblestones of the vast open-air museum that is the Eternal City.

— Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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Campione said her campaign was focused on protecting rural lands from being annexed into cities for rural subdivisions and stopping activities that could ruin water quality or override property rights.

— James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
But the mellow vibes are ruined when a goofy case of mistaken identity results in Frankie coming home with a briefcase containing several vials of a glowing orange goo.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of ruin

Verb

Exports were the main driver of growth, with shipments from the country beating expectations for all three months of the quarter.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan had two assists and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.

— CBS New York Team, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

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