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 series also follows the true story of the Preen family, wracked by grief when their 8-year-old daughter Heather dies after contracting e-coli 0157.
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Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
Navigating the personal and economic fallout from the death of her oil tycoon husband, Cami is wracked by loneliness and stress and, in an intense scene late in the third episode, collapses on the marble patio of her mansion while holding a photo of herself and her late spouse.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 12 Jan. 2026
For decades, Mindanao has been wracked by unrest and conflict, including clashes between authorities and a local separatist movement with widespread allegations of human rights abuses from all parties.
—Jinky Jorgio, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
Redistricting will face a final vote in the Indiana Senate this week, possibly ending a months-long saga wracked by violent threats, primary challengers and an unusual amount of national political pressure.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 8 Dec. 2025
Yet, many monitoring bodies are wracked by delays due to lack of planning, support and resources.
—Josefina Echavarria Alvarez, The Conversation, 3 Dec. 2025
Courtesy Hanna Everett But Everett is still wracked with guilt.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 22 Nov. 2025
Most of humanity has fled into virtual reality to escape a world wracked by epidemics and climate change.
—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
Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
Navigating the personal and economic fallout from the death of her oil tycoon husband, Cami is wracked by loneliness and stress and, in an intense scene late in the third episode, collapses on the marble patio of her mansion while holding a photo of herself and her late spouse.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 12 Jan. 2026
For decades, Mindanao has been wracked by unrest and conflict, including clashes between authorities and a local separatist movement with widespread allegations of human rights abuses from all parties.
—Jinky Jorgio, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
Redistricting will face a final vote in the Indiana Senate this week, possibly ending a months-long saga wracked by violent threats, primary challengers and an unusual amount of national political pressure.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 8 Dec. 2025
Yet, many monitoring bodies are wracked by delays due to lack of planning, support and resources.
—Josefina Echavarria Alvarez, The Conversation, 3 Dec. 2025
Courtesy Hanna Everett But Everett is still wracked with guilt.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 22 Nov. 2025
Most of humanity has fled into virtual reality to escape a world wracked by epidemics and climate change.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wracked
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Holy Innocents School posted on Facebook that the school’s church hall was broken into and destroyed.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The structure was destroyed during World War II and numerous frescoes were lost in raids, according to Jubilee 2025.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Jennifer Bartholomew says her mother's apartment got power restored Tuesday, but all of the contents of her refrigerator were ruined.—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Laminate flooring has some water resistance, but the core layer can quickly get ruined if water reaches it.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Richarlison had just scored, and all of the momentum was with Spurs, but Romero’s dismissal shattered their chances of finding an equaliser.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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That tranquility was shattered when deputies with the Sheriff's Department had journalists leave the area and blocked off streets with deputies and traffic cones.—
Sarah Lapidus,
AZCentral.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The synthetic opioid is far more potent than heroin and has devastated communities across the country.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Residents report the actual death toll exceeds 162, with villages devastated and survivors fleeing as government security forces faced criticism for delayed response.—
Pelumi Salako,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Then her son wrecked her Acura.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Having to face Williams, who routinely wrecked the line of scrimmage against the Texans, would be a heck of a welcome back.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Damaged beyond repair, the building was permanently closed and later demolished.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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After the closure of Toni’s Italian Restaurant’s Olathe location last year, city planning documents show the restaurant’s former building will soon be demolished alongside a handful of other buildings, as the city gears up for an ambitious overhaul of East Santa Fe Street.—
Kendrick Calfee
Updated February 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2026
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Pageau smashed home his second goal late in the third to finish off a listless Flyers team.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cook 3 garlic cloves, smashed, ⅓ cup mild honey, ⅓ cup white wine vinegar, 3 Tbsp.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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One night after the Warriors snapped Minnesota's 103-game streak of scoring at least 100 points — the third-longest in NBA history — the Timberwolves overcame a cold start from the floor and 23 turnovers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The sonic boom barrier With the new electromagnetic rail system, engineers overcame a persistent barrier to reliable supersonic performance.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Wracked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wracked. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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