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
The report also outlined recommendations for healing communities wracked by the social ills wrought by the schools, for revitalizing language and cultural support, for reunifying families, for reforms in tribal community education and for steps to reduce violence in tribal communities.
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Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
The parents are wracked with grief, and under the mistaken impression that Ruby brought tremendous joy into their son’s life, while the girlfriend knows the truth but can’t say anything about it in this fraught context.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
The resort is around 120 kilometers (75 miles) from the capital, Tbilisi, which has for weeks been wracked by protests following the decision by the increasingly autocratic government to halt talks to join the European Union.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
They have been wracked by injuries like really no other team in the league.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
The incident, reported by a leading war monitoring group and The Associated Press, has renewed international attention on a country wracked by civil war and extremism for more than a decade.
—Matt Bradley, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
When Mickey’s new driver Eddie Rojas is killed, he’s wracked with guilt.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
With Jimmy inadvertently contributing to what was at minimum assault, and possibly much more, wouldn’t the new season get him into more legal trouble, make Paul angrier with him, leave him wracked with guilt and miserable once again?
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
In 2022, Petro took the reins amid deep public frustration, particularly in the areas of Colombia most wracked by conflict, whose populations overwhelmingly voted for him.
—Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
The parents are wracked with grief, and under the mistaken impression that Ruby brought tremendous joy into their son’s life, while the girlfriend knows the truth but can’t say anything about it in this fraught context.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
The resort is around 120 kilometers (75 miles) from the capital, Tbilisi, which has for weeks been wracked by protests following the decision by the increasingly autocratic government to halt talks to join the European Union.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
They have been wracked by injuries like really no other team in the league.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
The incident, reported by a leading war monitoring group and The Associated Press, has renewed international attention on a country wracked by civil war and extremism for more than a decade.
—Matt Bradley, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
When Mickey’s new driver Eddie Rojas is killed, he’s wracked with guilt.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
With Jimmy inadvertently contributing to what was at minimum assault, and possibly much more, wouldn’t the new season get him into more legal trouble, make Paul angrier with him, leave him wracked with guilt and miserable once again?
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
In 2022, Petro took the reins amid deep public frustration, particularly in the areas of Colombia most wracked by conflict, whose populations overwhelmingly voted for him.
—Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wracked
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The war has destroyed vast areas of Gaza, displaced most of the population and left nearly everyone dependent on international aid.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Homes and the nearby shops on North Fair Oaks had been destroyed.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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And then in Joker 2, some people complained that the movie was ruined by the images on the screen and the sounds that accompanied them.—
Lexy Perez,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Jan. 2025
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Believing their beloved team already ruined mock drafting for the next two months, New York Giants fans probably hope for a loss against a Philadelphia Eagles team expected to rest starters Sunday.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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While Walking to School Bus Stop Jordan’s dad, who wasn’t in the vehicle, is devastated.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Great Depression devastated financial institutions of all kinds, especially Black banks.—
Sonari Glinton,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The venture devised by stars Tiger Woods and Rory Mcilroy was intended to launch a year ago but a storm wrecked the building.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2025
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Knee and shoulder injuries wrecked her 2024 season, with the Tunisian speaking about needing regular knee injections to be able to play following a third-round defeat to Elina Svitolina at Wimbledon in July.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
28 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Stretford End was demolished and replaced.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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The area has remained surface parking lots since 2012, when the arena was demolished.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Wracked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wracked. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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