as in destroyed
to bring destruction to (something) through violent action
the hurricane ravaged the state and caused billions of dollars worth of damage
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Recent Examples of ravaged
The majority of those moves in that 2020 season were necessitated by the team seeing nearly one-third of its roster ravaged and only having so many options to fill spots.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
The Mosquito Fire of 2022 had ravaged more than seventy-six thousand acres in Placer and El Dorado Counties.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
In late August, Hurricane Andrew ravaged much of Miami-Dade County.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
An offense built on length has been ravaged by injuries and some sort of affliction that has the Mets regularly hitting the ball into the ground instead of in the air.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
In the years since, the cartel's two warring factions have ravaged the northern Mexican state in their struggle for territorial control.
—CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
National income per person had fallen from about $8,000 in 2012 to $5,000 in 2024, ravaged by inflation, corruption and sanctions.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Citing the shifting market for her father’s work as one reason behind the closure, Mara also noted that all her family members lost their homes in the Eaton Fire that ravaged the San Gabriel Valley just over a year ago.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 Apr. 2026
Injuries ravaged the group, disrupting any sense of continuity, and Albin is hoping for far better luck up front this year.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
The Mosquito Fire of 2022 had ravaged more than seventy-six thousand acres in Placer and El Dorado Counties.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
In late August, Hurricane Andrew ravaged much of Miami-Dade County.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
An offense built on length has been ravaged by injuries and some sort of affliction that has the Mets regularly hitting the ball into the ground instead of in the air.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
In the years since, the cartel's two warring factions have ravaged the northern Mexican state in their struggle for territorial control.
—CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
National income per person had fallen from about $8,000 in 2012 to $5,000 in 2024, ravaged by inflation, corruption and sanctions.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Citing the shifting market for her father’s work as one reason behind the closure, Mara also noted that all her family members lost their homes in the Eaton Fire that ravaged the San Gabriel Valley just over a year ago.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 Apr. 2026
Injuries ravaged the group, disrupting any sense of continuity, and Albin is hoping for far better luck up front this year.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ravaged
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The assault killed at least seventeen people, including a twelve-year-old boy, wounded dozens, and destroyed buildings.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 24 staff members in Ruiz Verduzco’s office are tasked with assisting victims and their families, establishing programs in communities destroyed by violence and drumming up financial support.—
Molly Quell,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Kim, 42, said she's devastated for her daughter and upset that her seizures were initially brushed off before the cardiac arrest occurred.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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The deadly fires that devastated homes in Pacific Palisades and Altadena also laid waste to a lush canopy of leaves and pine needles that had cooled and shaded residents here for generations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Also be aware that, according to FEMA, the physical original documents are often ruined by flooding, even in homes that survive damage from wind.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Back in the days before the shootout came long and ruined everything diminished the play’s novelty somewhat, a penalty shot would be big news.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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“Ravaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ravaged. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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