as in disasters
something that has failed
finally admitted that their marriage was a shipwreck and that the time had come to bail out
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Recent Examples of shipwrecks
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But the naval officers then on the rock were not there to spot shipwrecks, but to do research on what would become SOSUS, O’Neil says.
—A.k. Whitney, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Inside, exhibits illustrate the history of the lighthouse, as well as the maritime history of the area, including major shipwrecks and the catastrophic Hurricane of 1938.
—Julie Tremaine, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Here, four magnificent shipwrecks await exploration.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
Many historic shipwrecks have been found and documented across the United Kingdom in recent years.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Snorkelers and divers will find colorful reefs, underwater caves, and even shipwrecks.
—Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 6 Aug. 2025
The stretch of sea surrounding Hatteras Island is famously known for its perilous conditions, causing hundreds if not thousands of shipwrecks over the years.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
Lake Michigan is home to the most shipwrecks of all the Great Lakes, data shows, but that's attributable to the lake's status as a commercial shipping hub between cities of Chicago, Gary, Indiana, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and ports on other Great Lakes or even international destinations.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But the naval officers then on the rock were not there to spot shipwrecks, but to do research on what would become SOSUS, O’Neil says.
—A.k. Whitney, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Inside, exhibits illustrate the history of the lighthouse, as well as the maritime history of the area, including major shipwrecks and the catastrophic Hurricane of 1938.
—Julie Tremaine, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Here, four magnificent shipwrecks await exploration.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
Many historic shipwrecks have been found and documented across the United Kingdom in recent years.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Snorkelers and divers will find colorful reefs, underwater caves, and even shipwrecks.
—Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 6 Aug. 2025
The stretch of sea surrounding Hatteras Island is famously known for its perilous conditions, causing hundreds if not thousands of shipwrecks over the years.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
Two married sea-explorers are stranded, Gilligan-style, after a storm shipwrecks their craft.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shipwrecks
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Some BDCs are dividend machines, others are disasters.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Some contend mythologising such events does a disservice to those who lost their lives in maritime disasters.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Every moment the Senate waits to confirm Antoni to overhaul the systemic failures of the BLS is one that risks the stability of global finance and American wealth.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The high-profile bank failures of 2023—including Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank—triggered a contraction in CRE lending, particularly among regional banks.—
Andrew DeNardo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Families that embrace this mindset see setbacks not as catastrophes but as tuition.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The story grabbed him thematically too, given the increasing devastation caused by wildfires and other environmental catastrophes.—
Tomris Laffly,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Using her own romantic disappointments as a guide, Denise advises him to grieve by accepting the loss and forgiving the people who hurt him.—
Sara Netzley,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Athletic’s tennis team, Matthew Futterman, Charlie Eccleshare and James Hansen, present their takeaways from the final Grand Slam of 2025, from the best shots and funniest moments to the biggest disappointments and the most incredible matches.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Shipwrecks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shipwrecks. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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