as in destroyed
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
it's amazing how a raging sea can wrack a seemingly sturdy beachfront home
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Recent Examples of wracked
Most of humanity has fled into virtual reality to escape a world wracked by epidemics and climate change.
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
While many restaurant chains have suffered in recent years as diners wracked by inflation eat out less, analysts were unsure if the chain's value perception contributed to Chipotle's issues.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
And Milan and the surrounding Lombardy region returns to the global spotlight after Covid wracked northern Italy nearly six years ago.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
The recent discovery of what was initially thought to be an explosive device on a body brought to Indianapolis for examination could indicate more trouble at a neighboring county's coroner office already wracked by recent upheaval.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
In a nation wracked by violence, some people became perpetrators, and others victims.
—Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Cristina Jaimez, the 60-year-old who lost her kidney medication, said that in the days after the sweep her body swelled and she had been wracked with pain.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Sam is totally wracked with guilt about his violent past now.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
Finally, Cailee Spaeny plays a prodigious cellist wracked with chronic pain.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
While many restaurant chains have suffered in recent years as diners wracked by inflation eat out less, analysts were unsure if the chain's value perception contributed to Chipotle's issues.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
And Milan and the surrounding Lombardy region returns to the global spotlight after Covid wracked northern Italy nearly six years ago.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
The recent discovery of what was initially thought to be an explosive device on a body brought to Indianapolis for examination could indicate more trouble at a neighboring county's coroner office already wracked by recent upheaval.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
In a nation wracked by violence, some people became perpetrators, and others victims.
—Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Cristina Jaimez, the 60-year-old who lost her kidney medication, said that in the days after the sweep her body swelled and she had been wracked with pain.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Sam is totally wracked with guilt about his violent past now.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
Finally, Cailee Spaeny plays a prodigious cellist wracked with chronic pain.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wracked
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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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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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By the afternoon, the store had reopened, but the front door's glass remained shattered, with a large banner placed in front of the entrance, the local station reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Kohbergers’ pride in Bryan was shattered by the revelation that he was suspected of and later admitted to the slaughter.—
Theresa Braine,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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After it was revealed that Vince didn't make it out of the inferno, his son Bode (Max Thieriot) and wife Sharon (Diane Farr) were devastated by the loss.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The war has devastated parts of Ukraine’s medical infrastructure.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But the Panthers could only score 10 points, as Denver’s fearsome pass rush wrecked Carolina’s best chance at a Super Bowl win.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2026
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McIndoe really wrecked the curve on this one.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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The engine compartment caught fire, so the agent smashed a window to help free her.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Windows smashed, citizens detained, citizens shot.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Keldon Johnson had 27 points, Victor Wembanyama added 16 points and 14 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame 38 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists from Luka Doncic to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 107-91 on Wednesday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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In 2017, for instance, prosecutors in Contra Costa overcame an insanity defense by William Shultz, who murdered a 9-year-old Discovery Bay boy during a sleepover and blamed it on a delusion about an impending World War III.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Wracked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wracked. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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