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as in demolished
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 crushed
to reduce to fine particles
pulverize the cement into dust for reuse
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Recent Examples of pulverized
Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Regardless of whether that equipment is pulverized to bits, refurbished for resale or recycled for spare parts and critical materials, one way or another the data on it needs to be erased.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
At the Indiana State Police Laboratory, scientists cut out sections of bone, froze them with liquid nitrogen and pulverized them into a fine powder.
—CBS News, 7 Jan. 2025
Trucks from the company pulverized the blocks and placed the shavings along Tampa’s Franklin Street.
—Gabrielle Calise, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
The cresting river pulverized a nearby bridge and swallowed entire homes, sheds and vehicles.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
Save for a few exceptions, the NBA's middle class also got pulverized in free agency this past offseason.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Hamas’ attack in Israel last year killed 1,200 people, seized 250 hostages, and triggered a ruthless Israeli military offensive that has pulverized the strip.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Oct. 2024
Using technology instead of books lessens the number of trees pulverized to make paper books.
—Victoria Le, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Romy Gonzalez led off the ninth with a walk, and Lowe pulverized a first-pitch fastball in the bullpen as Fenway erupted in anticipation of more late-inning fireworks.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Regardless of whether that equipment is pulverized to bits, refurbished for resale or recycled for spare parts and critical materials, one way or another the data on it needs to be erased.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
At the Indiana State Police Laboratory, scientists cut out sections of bone, froze them with liquid nitrogen and pulverized them into a fine powder.
—CBS News, 7 Jan. 2025
Trucks from the company pulverized the blocks and placed the shavings along Tampa’s Franklin Street.
—Gabrielle Calise, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
The cresting river pulverized a nearby bridge and swallowed entire homes, sheds and vehicles.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
Save for a few exceptions, the NBA's middle class also got pulverized in free agency this past offseason.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Hamas’ attack in Israel last year killed 1,200 people, seized 250 hostages, and triggered a ruthless Israeli military offensive that has pulverized the strip.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Oct. 2024
Using technology instead of books lessens the number of trees pulverized to make paper books.
—Victoria Le, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulverized
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However, all three have been destroyed in separate accidents, the latest of which occurred on March 17, 2025, when a Heron Mk1 crashed into a helicopter while landing, totaling both aircraft but luckily not causing any casualties.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The video shows a couch completely destroyed, with stuffing pulled out and the frame exposed down to the springs.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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At the national level, however, demand is shrinking as buyers' ambitions are crushed by stubbornly elevated mortgage rates, sky-high home prices, and other rising costs, including home insurance premiums, property taxes, and homeowner association fees.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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Batting with the bases loaded and two outs in the second inning, Montgomery crushed a 97-mph fastball from Mick Abel for a 412-foot slam to right-center at Rate Field.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, several existing dilapidated buildings on the site will be demolished and their concrete recycled and partly reused to realize the new structures.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Sep. 2025
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Archaeologists believe that Ayscough's house was demolished after a fire destroyed it in the early 1800s – but its remains have only just been uncovered in new excavations.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Predictably, there’s lots of fighting in The Smashing Machine, including plenty of that knee-to-the-face business, though the sound design is often more disturbing than the visuals; the sound of flesh giving way as it’s being pounded like a piece of meat just feels inhumane.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
1 Sep. 2025
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In recent days, Israel pounded Gaza City, while strikes killed Hamas’ military spokesperson and the Houthis’ prime minister in Yemen.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The Must-Have Shirt in Silky Cotton Fashion stylists previously told me that Oxford shirts are a fall fashion must-have for creating more refined outfits.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Crafted with Coach’s blend of refined calf leather and signature coated canvas, the Willow Tote is durable enough to withstand everyday use while maintaining an elegant and sophisticated look.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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The wrecked streetcar is colored yellow and white and was named the Elevador da Gloria.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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He was found in Laughry Creek near the wrecked SUV and was dressed in only his underwear, the prosecutor said.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Aug. 2025
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To him, the field looked ruined — nothing like the stiff, proud stalks of wheat growing nearby.—
Julia Rendleman,
ProPublica,
5 Sep. 2025
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Our family has been ruined by Denise's lies of promising to end a year-long affair.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Before flight 10, Starship's most recent demonstration came on May 27, when the spacecraft spun out of control roughly halfway through its flight and disintegrated in a fireball.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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The situation quickly disintegrated as Joseph Gerber, 45, who had an outstanding felony warrant, fired first and wounded Mancera.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Pulverized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulverized. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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