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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
Hazlitt, 19 Nov. 2025
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
But for export, the leaves must be picked, dried and pulverized into a powder.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
It is first pulverized into a fine powder, then dried, purified, and treated at the surface to optimize its reactivity.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Curiosity drilled the clay mineral-containing sandstone sample in 2020, pulverized it and placed it within the SAM, or Sample Analysis at Mars, instrument, located in the rover’s belly.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
However, while chemically the same, beach sand is made up of tiny crystals of quartz that have been pulverized by geological weathering and the pounding of ocean waves.
—John Ballato, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
There’d be too much sympathy in watching this cookie get pulverized by unfeeling overlords.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
This form of the algae has a cell wall that has been slightly softened or pulverized during cultivation, resulting in a supplement much easier on the stomach.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
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
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
But for export, the leaves must be picked, dried and pulverized into a powder.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
It is first pulverized into a fine powder, then dried, purified, and treated at the surface to optimize its reactivity.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Curiosity drilled the clay mineral-containing sandstone sample in 2020, pulverized it and placed it within the SAM, or Sample Analysis at Mars, instrument, located in the rover’s belly.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
However, while chemically the same, beach sand is made up of tiny crystals of quartz that have been pulverized by geological weathering and the pounding of ocean waves.
—John Ballato, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
There’d be too much sympathy in watching this cookie get pulverized by unfeeling overlords.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
This form of the algae has a cell wall that has been slightly softened or pulverized during cultivation, resulting in a supplement much easier on the stomach.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulverized
Verb
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The Santa Rosa Island Fire, which was reported on May 15, has surpassed 10,000 acres and destroyed two historic structures, according to authorities.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Forecasters said mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
Verb
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My greatest wish is that this ruling sets a precedent for the Treasury and serves the thousands of ordinary citizens who are abused and crushed every day by a system that presumes their guilt and forces them to prove their innocence at the cost of economic and emotional ruin.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Texas oil companies would get crushed.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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The Beef star stepped out in a loose-fitting, silky matching set, which instantly turned a simple look into a refined ensemble.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Their effect on blood sugar is largely due to the fact that they’re made from refined grains.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
14 May 2026
Verb
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This caused immediate backlash, particularly as the East Wing was recently demolished during ongoing renovation work.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
16 May 2026
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There, on the Hudson River waterfront, David Wojnarowicz wrote poems and painted murals alongside Luis Frangella and Mike Bidlo, while Peter Hujar and Dirk Rowntree photographed scenes of impromptu happenings and performances, before the site was demolished in 1984.—
Natalia Torija,
Curbed,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The Rockies pounded Keller for six runs on six hits in the fifth to blow open the game.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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The United States and Israel pounded Iran with devastating effectiveness for 37 days, killing much of the country’s leadership and destroying the bulk of its military, yet couldn’t collapse the regime or exact even the smallest concession from it.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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The three adults on board — pilot Hernán Murcia, Indigenous leader Herman Mendoza Hernández and Magdalena — were found dead when Colombian soldiers located the wrecked plane two weeks after the crash.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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In recent days, refugees have begun returning to wrecked villages and towns.—
Hussein Ibish,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If outdoor dining is being ruined by buzzing pests, the Gootop bug zapper may be the easiest way to reclaim your outdoor space (and your cheeseburger)!—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Caputo claimed the second probe lasted until the end of 2025, and both investigations drained his family’s savings, ruined his career, and impacted his health, among other things.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Late Saturday, rescue crews were trying to determine whether the ValuJet aircraft disintegrated on impact or partially lodged itself in the soft, marshy terrain of the Everglades.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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The car completely disintegrated, damaging several other vehicles.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Pulverized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulverized. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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