as in destroyed
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 vandalized
The man had also vandalized a Secret Service vehicle on his way up the home’s driveway, one of the officials said.
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Kathy McCormack, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
At least one of the new parking kiosks was vandalized shortly after being installed.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
A day care facility was vandalized and parents are afraid to send their children to school.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 4 Jan. 2026
In the late spring, his involvement caused a customer revolt, leading to a terrorism campaign from left-wing activists who firebombed and vandalized Tesla vehicles and property.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 Jan. 2026
Another restaurant, Brickland in East Sacramento, was also broken into and vandalized on Christmas Day.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Cultural institutions, including Chhayanaut and Udichi Shilpi Goshthi, were also vandalized as groups moved through parts of the city, torching buildings and damaging property.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 30 Dec. 2025
The situation escalated when some spectators vandalized Brown's truck, breaking the front windshield and opening the door.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
Extremist Israeli settlers have also reportedly vandalized and torched areas around churches and Christian villages.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Kathy McCormack, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
At least one of the new parking kiosks was vandalized shortly after being installed.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
A day care facility was vandalized and parents are afraid to send their children to school.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 4 Jan. 2026
In the late spring, his involvement caused a customer revolt, leading to a terrorism campaign from left-wing activists who firebombed and vandalized Tesla vehicles and property.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 Jan. 2026
Another restaurant, Brickland in East Sacramento, was also broken into and vandalized on Christmas Day.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Cultural institutions, including Chhayanaut and Udichi Shilpi Goshthi, were also vandalized as groups moved through parts of the city, torching buildings and damaging property.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 30 Dec. 2025
The situation escalated when some spectators vandalized Brown's truck, breaking the front windshield and opening the door.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
Extremist Israeli settlers have also reportedly vandalized and torched areas around churches and Christian villages.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vandalized
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The Palisades fire killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,000 structures, becoming the third-most destructive fire in state history.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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One year after the Palisades Fire leveled entire neighborhoods and destroyed thousands of homes, one Malibu resident is stepping up to help rebuild his community with his architectural expertise.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The protests stretched beyond India’s borders, too, with London’s Asia House controversially canceling an exhibition of Husain’s work in 2006, citing security concerns, after Hindu groups demanded its closure and vandals defaced two of his paintings.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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In true Charlie Kirk fashion, a group of young people took matters into their own hands after a mural honoring the late conservative leader was defaced with vile messages.—
Lorraine Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The 13 apartments were damaged by fire, smoke or water.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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But overloading the dishwasher can result in dirty dishes that need to be put through a second cycle to get clean, and dishes that are crammed in may become damaged.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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In 2024, the abanonded LaGrave Field baseball stadium was demolished.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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The tall high-rise buildings not demolished in Gaza City are seen in the far distance.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Other Black residents’ windshields were smashed.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Last night, tech giants like AMD smashed expectations on AI chip demand, and Palantir reported another quarter of strong growth.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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However her past experiences haven't ruined the actress' trips back home.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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That’s why his mistress threw in with Frank to intimidate Dale into a land deal that would have ruined any chance of Chutto’s family ever getting their land back.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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The crowd overwhelmed the staff and trashed some of the furniture before the party was relocated to the White House lawn.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
5 Jan. 2026
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Chase’s former co-star Daniel Curtis Lee even got him a motel room in time for Christmas, though Chase reportedly trashed it within hours of moving in.—
Jami Ganz,
Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and law firm Covington & Burlington LLP sued on behalf of seven trans and nonbinary individuals saying that the move violated their First Amendment rights.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
6 Nov. 2025
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In 1872, Campbell represented a group of white New Orleans butchers who claimed that efforts by Louisiana’s Reconstruction legislature to regulate their industry violated their Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendment rights.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Vandalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vandalized. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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