as in to destroy
to deliberately cause the damage or destruction of another's property
he decided to vandalize the store because the owner had kicked him out
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Recent Examples of vandalize
Across the country and in Colorado, churches, mosques and synagogues have been vandalized.
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
The remains of a synagogue in southern California destroyed in last January’s Eaton wildfire were vandalized recently with anti-Zionist messages.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Police have arrested a man accused of vandalizing a menorah built by a holocaust survivor outside a synagogue in Bridgeport last month.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 Jan. 2026
The mayor of Keller, whose city has been actively helping with immigration enforcement since last summer, said someone vandalized a relative’s business with a four-letter slur against ICE.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
The remains of a synagogue in southern California destroyed in last January’s Eaton wildfire were vandalized recently with anti-Zionist messages.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Police have arrested a man accused of vandalizing a menorah built by a holocaust survivor outside a synagogue in Bridgeport last month.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 Jan. 2026
The mayor of Keller, whose city has been actively helping with immigration enforcement since last summer, said someone vandalized a relative’s business with a four-letter slur against ICE.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vandalize
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But the Red Sox destroyed and ended their relationship with their only true power hitter and proven winner for a player who, though an undeniably excellent addition, was here for 117 total games.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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In the Pacific Palisades and nearby Malibu, flames burned for 31 days, scorching 37 square miles and destroying more than 6,000 structures, most of them homes.—
Sarah Alegre,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Someone who should not stumble into this, who should not have to see the grave of her loved one defaced.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Vandals defaced a boulder and other sites at Yosemite National Park with graffiti over the weekend.—
Stephen Sorace , Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The World Food Program said in an earlier statement that its warehouse was demolished by Somali authorities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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The building will be demolished to make way for an 86-unit affordable housing development, according to board documents.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The third-grade children were traveling back to Yeshivat Noam Jewish day school in Paramus after a class trip to the Liberty Science Center when a large rock smashed through the bus window, the school previously told Fox News Digital.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Masked thieves jumped out and used trash cans, crowbars and hammers to smash every showcase, Ramzy Tabello, the owner, told freelance news videographer OC Hawk.—
Ryanne Mena,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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And, from this week’s issue, Nicola Twilley’s reporting on another lingering effect of the wildfires—smoke taint that is ruining grapes and threatening California’s wine industry.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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This will either change your life or ruin you.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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In October 2025, Beckerink pleaded no contest to domestic violence charges in connection to two incidents at Tracey's home in New Buffalo, Michigan, as well as one count of contempt for violating his bond, and was sentenced to 93 days in jail.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit argues the freeze violated federal law, including the Administrative Procedure Act and constitutional limits on executive power and how Congress appropriates funds.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Some government offices and financial institutions were damaged during the unrest, residents said, while merchants reported being ordered to reopen businesses despite ongoing security operations.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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The gunfire damaged the car’s rear end, trunk, tail light and rear window louver, according to court documents.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Sanitation crews are running one day behind schedule on trash pickup, and residents are encouraged to place trash out front rather than in rear driveways because of icy conditions.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Weeks later, a Cybertruck was similarly trashed in Brooklyn.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Vandalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vandalize. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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