as in wrecking
the destruction or loss of a ship
the shipwrecking of the Titanic by an iceberg ranks as one of the greatest disasters in the annals of the sea
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as in scuttling
to cause irreparable damage to (a ship) by running aground or sinking
the yachtsman fell asleep at the wheel and shipwrecked his ketch on the rocks
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This prequel flashes back to a previous Christmas in Los Angeles, when their unintentional destruction of a Santa Claus parade balloon put the city on edge, wrecking the gang's plans for a massive Yuletide bank robbery.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 Dec. 2024 -
The vocalist’s sole concerns related to the natural environment, the animal kingdom and humankind’s responsibility for wrecking our only home.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Dec. 2024
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While the 55-year-old man was killed in the wreck, the other three victims suffered minor injuries and are expected to recover.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
11 Aug. 2025
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In a statement, police Lt. Matthew Koch said officers witnessed the wreck about 6:45 p.m.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
6 Aug. 2025
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Travelers looking to explore the Cayman Islands can expect white, sandy beaches, crystal-clear water, incredible snorkeling opportunities (including around a shipwreck), and even the chance to discover Caymanian art at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Aug. 2025
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Ocracoke is home to a herd of Wild Banker Horses that are the descendants of Spanish mustangs that ended up on the island after a shipwreck several hundred years ago.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Shipwrecking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shipwrecking. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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