1
as in slams
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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2
as in destroys
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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3
as in dismisses
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
a club member who trashes every idea that isn't hers
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4
as in attacks
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 trashes
Continue reading … FRIENDLY FIRE — Biden's own team trashes Xavier Becerra as 'embarrassment' in takedown of CA governor hopeful.
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FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
However, special considerations must be made for a brontosaurus who trashes London in the climax of the 1925 silent film The Lost World.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
However, special considerations must be made for a brontosaurus who trashes London in the climax of the 1925 silent film The Lost World.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trashes
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From Bay Area poetry slams to national television, Frak has built a career around quick wit, improvisation, and sharp punchlines.—
Tylan Jennings,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Justin Crawford slams into the wall for an INCREDIBLE catch!—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Then comes the eruption of a giant, bright fireball that destroys the rocket and its launchpad.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
29 May 2026
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that destroys nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that a person needs to walk, talk, swallow and breathe, according to the ALS Assn.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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The Brit dismisses the former as being significant – she’s lived in the US for the last 20 years – but the age touches a bit of a nerve.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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Paula records the assault on camera, takes it to the police — an officer played by Dolly de Leon dismisses it as an obvious scam — and then gets the inevitable ask for money from someone claiming to be his kidnapper.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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Dennis waits until Mallory leaves to go on a bike ride, and then attacks her on the path.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Nadal was diagnosed with Mueller-Weiss syndrome early in his career, a rare degenerative condition that attacks the navicular bone in the foot.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Stumbling on to this ruse, Antoine’s friend and manager Armand (Gilles Lellouche) immediately can tell Suzanne is a fake and scolds her for exploiting his friend’s grief.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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Or tie scolds to the ducking stool again.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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The latest filing demolishes the timeworn claim that DOGE was infiltrated into Social Security in order to responsibly ferret out fraud and overspending.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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If the city demolishes the building, the costs will be assessed to the property owner.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
30 Sep. 2025
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In simple terms, the brain is designed not for thinking, but to make efficient predictions about the world in a way that minimizes effort.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The lone mast stands 656 ft (200 m) tall with a span of 1,476 ft (450 m), and the use of a single mast in this design minimizes disruption to the riverbed and the estuary's aquatic ecosystem.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 May 2026
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Any passenger who assaults, threatens, intimidates or interferes with airline crew members can lead to penalties of up to $43,658 per violation, according to the FAA.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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Any person who assaults, threatens, intimidates, or interferes with airline crewmembers can face criminal charges and civil penalties costing up to $3,658 per violation, the statement read.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Trashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trashes. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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