PULVERIZER Synonyms: 178 Similar and Opposite Words

pulverize

verb

ˈpəl-və-ˌrīz

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 The remaining bones are dried and pulverized into a fine white dust, providing families with remains that can be kept, scattered, or buried exactly like traditional ashes. —

Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 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 In Figure 2, after the corn stalks are plucked, the cobs are separated and the chaff pulverized. —

Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pulverize

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Similarly, corruption or physical damage might destroy a file’s header, which contains its identifying metadata, while leaving other parts of it untouched.

— Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The Jeep crashed into a concrete barrier after clipping the other car, destroying part of the barrier, Adams County Fire Rescue officials said.

— Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026