1
as in attacked
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
a stand-up comedian who humorously trashes the motley crew of people who bug her
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as in destroyed
to deliberately cause the damage or destruction of another's property
someone had broken into the gym and trashed the decorations for the dance
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as in dismissed
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
a club member who trashes every idea that isn't hers
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as in assaulted
to take sudden, violent action against
gangs of young punks would trash the encampment of homeless men just for sport
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Recent Examples of trashed
Something that costs now in the billions should be built to last, but instead the modern American sports venue is trashed once the 30-year mortgage is paid off.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
Each got hit with a Stop Sale and trashed.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Thursday's episode wasn't the first time a View cohost has trashed a fellow ABC project.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Conservative influencers including Chaya Raichik, author of the anti-trans hate account LibsOfTikTok, trashed those teams while commending those that asked their crowds to pause and reflect on the late provocateur.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
That was when rioters trashed and toppled Confederate statues and other symbols deemed racist and discriminatory.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
What was meant to be a peaceful family vacation turned into a nightmare after a family returned home to find their house trashed and her animals appearing to be neglected, and in some cases, dying.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Your reputation is being trashed.
—Scott Phillips, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Consumers trashed enough clothing last year—120 million metric tons, to be exact—to fill over 200 Olympic stadiums.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
Each got hit with a Stop Sale and trashed.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Thursday's episode wasn't the first time a View cohost has trashed a fellow ABC project.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Conservative influencers including Chaya Raichik, author of the anti-trans hate account LibsOfTikTok, trashed those teams while commending those that asked their crowds to pause and reflect on the late provocateur.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
That was when rioters trashed and toppled Confederate statues and other symbols deemed racist and discriminatory.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
What was meant to be a peaceful family vacation turned into a nightmare after a family returned home to find their house trashed and her animals appearing to be neglected, and in some cases, dying.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Your reputation is being trashed.
—Scott Phillips, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Consumers trashed enough clothing last year—120 million metric tons, to be exact—to fill over 200 Olympic stadiums.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trashed
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Late Saturday and early Sunday, Russia attacked Ukraine’s power grid in an aim to degrade Ukrainian energy infrastructure ahead of winter.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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In August 2023, he was attacked by three fellow inmates, sustaining neck injuries that required medical treatment.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
12 Oct. 2025
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Civilian infrastructure—roads, sewage, electricity, and municipal services—has been destroyed.—
Mohammed R. Mhawish,
New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2025
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One police cruiser was destroyed by flames and needed to be towed away from the area, officials said.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Chiefs are back, just as quickly as they were dismissed, and that’s in more than ways than post-game one-liners exuding some confidence after a convincing 30-17 win against the red-hot Lions.—
Sam McDowell
October 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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And these cases may very well be dismissed on that basis.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Oct. 2025
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Several officers were assaulted during this period, including one struck in the face.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Speaking by phone earlier this month, Valentino recalls the night Cosby allegedly assaulted her.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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The View cohosts slammed the ongoing government shutdown.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Oct. 2025
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Posting on social media, people slammed the Democrat for attending a family friend's wedding abroad on October 9, just two days before a state of emergency was declared on October 11 due to the floods.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Back in January, Preston remembered filming My Best Friend’s Wedding — and how an iconic scene ruined crab and lobster for her.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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All the beautiful lines have been ruined.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The coming of age has not diminished Reich’s capacity to articulate complex political and economic issues in clear language.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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Bean and squash yields (as measured by weight) were reduced when intercropped with maize, while maize yields were only slightly diminished when intercropped.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Oct. 2025
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Miss Major was among the patrons of the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in New York’s Greenwich Village, who fought back when police raided the establishment in the early morning hours of June 28, 1969.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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According to reports via Israeli outlet Ynet, the violence erupted when Hamas militants raided the neighborhood of Sabra in Gaza City, home to a clan called Doghmush, also known as the Al Doghmush family militia.—
Emma Bussey , Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Trashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trashed. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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