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as in devastation
the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless
the wreckage of those ancient statues represents a great loss to the art world
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as in rubble
the portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed
the wreckage of the cathedral was kept as a memorial and as a reminder of war's terrible cost
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Recent Examples of wreckage
As if things could not get worse, the burning wreckage from an ill-conceived and failed US rescue attempt was put on full display and the visible proof of America’s declined and decrepit foreign policy was international front-page news.
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Bill Keane, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
About two and a half miles off the coast, a scattering of amphorae in shallow waters served as a trail for archaeologists, leading them to cargo fragments, ship fittings, and ultimately, the wreckage.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Police and villagers who reached the wreckage pulled out the injured and helped transport them in ambulances to local hospitals for treatment.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
The new space will attach to the current footprint of the museum, include new ways for the museum to honor those who lost their lives and those who survived the wreckage, and highlight the community's involvement.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 13 Mar. 2026
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Bill Keane, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
About two and a half miles off the coast, a scattering of amphorae in shallow waters served as a trail for archaeologists, leading them to cargo fragments, ship fittings, and ultimately, the wreckage.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Police and villagers who reached the wreckage pulled out the injured and helped transport them in ambulances to local hospitals for treatment.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
The new space will attach to the current footprint of the museum, include new ways for the museum to honor those who lost their lives and those who survived the wreckage, and highlight the community's involvement.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wreckage
Noun
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Insurify expects the biggest price increases this year in California, following the devastation caused by the Los Angeles-area wildfires.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Insurify expects the biggest price increases this year in California, following the devastation caused by the Los Angeles wildfires.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Much of that material is likely still buried underneath the rubble, Grossi noted.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Rescue workers from the army and other institutions were working to find any people trapped under the rubble, the Interior Ministry said in a statement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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At least, there was a lot less wrecking.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Ravens haven’t really had that game-wrecking pass rusher since Terrell Suggs was in his prime.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Officials haven't been able to assess the destruction fully but the cost of the storm could top $1 billion, including damage to airports, schools, roads, people's homes and a Maui hospital in Kula, Green said.—
Matt Gutman,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Crews continued to assess the destruction Monday, but authorities said hundreds of homes had been damaged, along with some schools and a hospital.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Images from the scene showed debris scattered across the yard.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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After a catastrophic debris strike destroys their shuttle during a spacewalk, Sandra Bullock’s astronaut is left untethered, spinning silently against the vastness of space, while George Clooney’s veteran astronaut tries to guide her from a distance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Transfers and car wrecks and injuries and Simeon Cottle — the best player on the team and maybe in Conference USA — being accused of point-shaving.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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In the wreck, a vehicle hit the Scofield Avenue undercrossing.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Wild extremes of temperature, a heat dome, a potent bomb cyclone blizzard, epic rainfalls and violent tornadoes have wreaked weather havoc across the nation.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Some of the worst winter storms can raise havoc in March and even early April.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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Hop a boat to Devenish Island, where the monastic ruins feel quietly cinematic.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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For those in pursuit of historical sites, its ancient ruins and museums lined with artifacts should entice.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Wreckage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wreckage. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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