as in to inflict
to cause to suffer punishment or vengeance for
wreaked their vengeance on those they considered enemies
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Recent Examples of wreak
Menopause—and the hormonal changes that can last for years leading up to it—can also wreak physical and psychological havoc.
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Andréa Becker, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
But as the decades pass, Mercy discovers an especially bitter spirit who is wreaking violent revenge upon the living—and when the spirit claims to know something of her past, Mercy must decide if her loyalties are to the living or the dead.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
While ground covers can boost the health and aesthetics of your yard, some varieties can wreak havoc on nearby plants, trees, and soil.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
The other problem is this AI locomotive coming down the tracks, which is going to wreak havoc for workers.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
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Andréa Becker, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
But as the decades pass, Mercy discovers an especially bitter spirit who is wreaking violent revenge upon the living—and when the spirit claims to know something of her past, Mercy must decide if her loyalties are to the living or the dead.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
While ground covers can boost the health and aesthetics of your yard, some varieties can wreak havoc on nearby plants, trees, and soil.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
The other problem is this AI locomotive coming down the tracks, which is going to wreak havoc for workers.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
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The damage inflicted on the UAE by Iran’s cheap Shahed drones has served as a wake-up call for the small Arab nation, exposing a gap in its air defense network.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
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The Americans had inflicted a significant cost on British forces, who suffered more than one hundred officers and a thousand regulars killed or wounded.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Although no criminal charges have been filed against Diaz, MLB’s personal conduct policy allows the league to impose significant discipline regardless of the legal outcome.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The Council last year passed legislation imposing significantly more restrictions on outdoor dining compared to the loose regulations allowing restaurants to participate with few barriers during the pandemic.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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“Wreak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wreak. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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