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as in destroyed
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
an entire city block razed by a terrible fire
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as in demolished
to destroy (as a building) completely by knocking down or breaking to pieces
the developer razed the old school building and built a high-rise condominium complex
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Recent Examples of razed
The Polo Grounds also counted as part of Brush’s legacy, at least until the stadium was razed to make way for a public housing complex.
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Libby Cierzniak, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
That was the first step of what Puerto Rico hopes will be a rebirth of a Winter Olympics program that had been razed to the ground.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The building, which most recently housed the information technology team, is scheduled to be razed in April, Superintendent Amanda Alaniz said.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Bonhams, the international auction house, managed to find such a spread in a 42,000-square-foot space that is knitted from the lower floors of an odd collection of prewar buildings and razed lots, with pops of old brick walls and limestone interrupting expanses of sheer, contemporary glass.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026
The units were razed in 1972 to make way for a Days Inn.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Orange County will pay $33 million to resolve hundreds of claims related to the Airport fire, the destructive 2024 blaze sparked by its public works crew that burned for 26 days and razed homes and structures between two counties.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
In the next few weeks, the 16-story Crosley Tower – one of the city’s most polarizing buildings – will be razed floor by floor on the University of Cincinnati’s campus.
—Sydney Franklin, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Jan. 2026
Soon, the entire east side of the White House complex had been razed, including the East Colonnade and the idyllic Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, one of the most prominent American features that bore the late first lady's name.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Libby Cierzniak, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
That was the first step of what Puerto Rico hopes will be a rebirth of a Winter Olympics program that had been razed to the ground.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The building, which most recently housed the information technology team, is scheduled to be razed in April, Superintendent Amanda Alaniz said.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Bonhams, the international auction house, managed to find such a spread in a 42,000-square-foot space that is knitted from the lower floors of an odd collection of prewar buildings and razed lots, with pops of old brick walls and limestone interrupting expanses of sheer, contemporary glass.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026
The units were razed in 1972 to make way for a Days Inn.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Orange County will pay $33 million to resolve hundreds of claims related to the Airport fire, the destructive 2024 blaze sparked by its public works crew that burned for 26 days and razed homes and structures between two counties.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
In the next few weeks, the 16-story Crosley Tower – one of the city’s most polarizing buildings – will be razed floor by floor on the University of Cincinnati’s campus.
—Sydney Franklin, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Jan. 2026
Soon, the entire east side of the White House complex had been razed, including the East Colonnade and the idyllic Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, one of the most prominent American features that bore the late first lady's name.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for razed
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Hefner said the photos should be destroyed.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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And in the late 1980s, after Little Saigon found official recognition, freeway and street signs directing people to the community were frequently defaced and destroyed in disapproval, Hua said.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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Even if there were sites that did not get preserved, or were demolished, there were debates over whether that should happen.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Willowcreek Middle School will remain until its replacement is ready for use, then demolished to make way for the rest of the project.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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These liberals have ruined this state.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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Simple fasting from food can be ruined — rendered not pleasing to Allah — if spoiled by telling lies, slander, denouncing someone behind his back, swearing a false oath, greed or covetousness.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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British filmmaker Grant Gee took best director honors for Everyone Digs Bill Evans, a fragmented bio-drama on the influential jazz pianist who was shattered by the tragic loss of his bassist in a car accident.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026
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Klaebo’s victory in the 50-kilometer mass start race shattered the nearly 50-year record set by American speed skater Eric Heiden, who won five golds in the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Edison’s aging transmission lines probably sparked the January 2025 fire that devastated west Altadena, a historically Black community of 1960s middle-class homebuyers.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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This practice has contaminated farms, wells and food supplies in states across the country, often leaving farmers financially devastated and communities scrambling for clean drinking water.—
Peter Blair,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Feb. 2026
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But in one election, our state can be upended by the failed socialist policies that have wrecked other states.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Ingvartsen, 30, has worked back from injuries that wrecked his 2025 season.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Jackson smashed the perception that a Black person couldn’t be a viable presidential candidate.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ben Manenti smashed 60 off only 25 balls, with six sixes, as Italy threatened to chase down a target of 202-7 set by England in their Group C clash.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Razed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/razed. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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