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pulverized

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verb

past tense of pulverize
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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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Recent Examples of pulverized
Adjective
The fox was both here in this world with the nightingale and the pulverized worm, and also in a narrow pocket just behind it. — Hazlitt, 19 Nov. 2025
Verb
Peña pulverized it onto the train tracks that run above left field. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 The final grace note is a sprinkling of pig skin, fried and pulverized, to add crackle to the bite. — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026 There, the seeming underdog DB team of Dallas pulverized LA's top-notch singles squad 21-11 in shocking dominance by Townsend over Parker in particular (8-0) to send this to the third match on Sunday. — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Storms pulverized the southeast metro area with heavy rain and substantial hail. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2026 When the missile came, the explosion pulverized the building so completely that many victims could not immediately be identified. — Bilal Shbeir, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 Earlier crash test footage shows crash test dummy drivers getting absolutely pulverized on impact. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 18 June 2026 The rest — bottles, cups, ties, get washed into our oceans, entangling sea birds and when they get pulverized into microplastics, they’re eaten by sea turtles who often die. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 18 May 2026 Since 2019, the tiny Mediterranean country has been in the throes of an economic crisis that pulverized the value of its local currency and its banking system. — Malak Harb, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulverized
Adjective
  • Sculptural heels, sharp pointed toes and refined proportions create a highly feminine aesthetic while maintaining a sense of modern minimalism.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Throughout the community architectural details are inspired by the surrounding landscape and natural materials are shaped by refined craftsmanship to create spaces that are warm and enduring.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Police and firefighters responding to the area discovered the wrecked vehicle along the hillside.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Hundreds of clay jars known as amphorae were discovered inside the wrecked ship, alongside lead anchor stocks and other artifacts, police said.
    — Isabella Colletta, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The hurricane sent chairs flying and destroyed the restaurant’s canopy.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
  • And the recording that exposed their machinations ultimately destroyed the type of ethnic politicking that made the careers of too many self-serving power grabbers, including this quartet.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Prior to that game, Buffalo crushed the Rams, winning 31-10 with Stafford going 29-for-41 for 240 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • During the response, a tree crushed the vehicle as responders scattered.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Sitting on the rim of his consciousness was always cataclysm, the muted whisper of a ruined world.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • The old airport must be demolished within 12 months under the development agreement with the City of Burbank.
    — Annita Katee, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Pulte’s application calls for the existing shopping center to be demolished, paving the way for construction of three six-story condominium buildings, two single-story commercial structures and a riverwalk.
    — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • While four Brewers pitchers combined on a three-hitter and the defense made nearly every big play, Milwaukee’s lineup calmly worked counts, pounded 10 hits through the Padres’ defense and manufactured enough runs to head home smiling.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • But, pounded thin, breaded, and fried, served under lashings of sweet-sharp blackberry sauce, with a confetti of whole blackberries and leaves of mint, the lamb version was brilliant and bizarre, a symphony of strong-willed flavors.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The region has weathered, quite literally, some difficult times in the past few years, after Hurricane Helene blew through in 2024 and devastated parts of the Asheville area, including Historic Biltmore Village.
    — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Strikingly, most Gazans express a wish to stay and help rebuild their devastated homeland rather than emigrate.
    — Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Pulverized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulverized. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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