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ruinate

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verb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruinate
Verb
  • Acosta allowed it, and IMG destroyed them.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Later, Howard calls Matt and agrees to cut the sequence but also threatens to destroy him.
    Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Dearica Hamby scored 20 points and pulled down 12 rebounds in the win, while Kelsey Plum added 18 points and seven assists.
    Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
  • In fact, word is already spreading about the opportunity to pull down more federal tax dollars by taking this approach.
    Patrick Gleason, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The wrecked streetcar is colored yellow and white and was named the Elevador da Gloria.
    Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
  • He was found in Laughry Creek near the wrecked SUV and was dressed in only his underwear, the prosecutor said.
    Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.
    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Our family has been ruined by Denise's lies of promising to end a year-long affair.
    Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Fraudulent pet listings are leaving victims emotionally devastated and financially drained, Dennis Horton, senior director of the Rockford Regional Office, said in the announcement.
    Abreanna Blose, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • So devastated were the locals that the tree’s remains lie in the Niger National Museum, and a commemorative metal sculpture stands in its place.
    Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The occupiers tore down fences, carved new roads on the reserve and posted armed guards during their 41-day occupation, former Idaho Statesman reporter Rocky Barker wrote at the time.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 7 Sep. 2025
  • But the new private terminal is winning their support, with the backing of historians and preservationists who have been fighting to maintain South Florida’s aviation legacy in a region known for tearing down buildings.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Jerry Jeudy makes far too much money to wreck possessions with two drops, one that killed a drive and another that resulted in a crushing interception.
    Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The sophomore, who is the youngest player ever voted captain under coach Jay Norvell, was a one-man wrecking crew against the Huskies with a game-high 13 tackles.
    Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The president sought to show supporters that the achievements of his administration would be wiped out if Republican opponent Mitt Romney won the election.
    Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • His touchdown pass to Damian Henderson II seconds later was also wiped out because of a holding penalty.
    Joe Davidosn, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Ruinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruinate. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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