as in destroys
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
a lightning strike vaporized the tree
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Recent Examples of vaporizes
Usually, the meteoroid itself vaporizes high above the ground.
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Phil Plait, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
The four crewmembers reported seeing several impact flashes — flickers of light created when a meteoroid hits the lunar surface and vaporizes.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 8 May 2026
One laser vaporizes a tiny portion of the rock’s surface to analyze its composition.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
One laser vaporizes a tiny portion of a rock’s surface to analyze its composition.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Earth draws in more than 12,000 tons of material annually, and almost all of it vaporizes and gets added to our atmosphere.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
This vaporizes, driving an expander that spins a generator to produce energy.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
Scientists observed an icy core enveloped by a coma, the luminous halo of gas and dust that forms when solar heat vaporizes volatile materials.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
However, as seals in the engines, designed to stop leaks, wear and degrade, oil seeps in and vaporizes in the heat, releasing toxic compounds onboard.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Phil Plait, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
The four crewmembers reported seeing several impact flashes — flickers of light created when a meteoroid hits the lunar surface and vaporizes.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 8 May 2026
One laser vaporizes a tiny portion of the rock’s surface to analyze its composition.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
One laser vaporizes a tiny portion of a rock’s surface to analyze its composition.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Earth draws in more than 12,000 tons of material annually, and almost all of it vaporizes and gets added to our atmosphere.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
This vaporizes, driving an expander that spins a generator to produce energy.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
Scientists observed an icy core enveloped by a coma, the luminous halo of gas and dust that forms when solar heat vaporizes volatile materials.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
However, as seals in the engines, designed to stop leaks, wear and degrade, oil seeps in and vaporizes in the heat, releasing toxic compounds onboard.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vaporizes
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An agent that cannot reliably query real-time pricing and inventory, or that cannot preserve brand logic through a checkout flow, destroys the value that luxury merchants have spent decades building.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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April freeze destroys crops Early on the morning of April 21, temperatures in Maryland dropped into the low 20s after weeks of unseasonably warm weather.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Verb
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An $8,000 Ryvid Anthem or a $10,000 Maeving RM1S will deliver broadly similar urban usability, while the $12,500 Zero FXE absolutely demolishes it on power-per-dollar.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 12,
New Atlas,
12 June 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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The two commit to a duel, each agreeing to fire their guns when a bottle of champagne rolls off the bar and shatters on the floor.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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This type of error creates friction and shatters trust.—
Jerry Haywood,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Nothing ruins the start of a weekend away faster than wrestling with an overstuffed bag.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
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Again, don't wring the suit, which ruins the shape.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
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So when the dog is lost in a severe storm that devastates the region and leaves many homeless, an overwhelmed Rose must balance the urgency of her search mission alongside the misfortune of others close to her.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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Withholding effective treatment for chronic disease devastates lives and drives up healthcare costs.—
Karen R. Studer,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The Three Lions retake the lead 2-1 in the 43rd minute after Harry Kane smashes a header from Declan Rice in the net off a set piece.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
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Then the climax subsides for a lovely coda of strings, accompanied by a denouement in which the now casually clad, contemporary-looking singer smashes up her play set in the apartment where she’s presumably been brooding over all this stuff.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Kyle Busch wrecks Ron Hornaday under caution!—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The change launches biannual arguments about the practice, wrecks havoc on sleep and has inspired voters to go to California polls.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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These families show that love overcomes differences.—
Geoffrey Greif,
Baltimore Sun,
11 June 2026
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As the realization that nothing—or no one—will be enough overcomes the final bridge, a flurry of drums gallop in and the track explodes into fireworks as Rodrigo screams her guts out.—
Quinn Moreland,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
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