as in demolisher
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of wrecker
As of Sunday afternoon, wreckers were dispatched and the road was anticipated to be cleared shortly, according to Connecticut State Police.
—
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
If Williams becomes a game wrecker and perennial Pro Bowler in New England and the Panthers’ defensive reinforcements fail to move the needle, Monday might be remembered most for the one that got away.
—Joseph Person, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
Ryles is a leader and 5-foot-3 game wrecker whose 29 points gave the Baltimore native 87 over three games this week.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 28 Feb. 2025
The 18-wheeler overturned, and a heavy-duty wrecker was called to remove it.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wrecker
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
If Williams becomes a game wrecker and perennial Pro Bowler in New England and the Panthers’ defensive reinforcements fail to move the needle, Monday might be remembered most for the one that got away.
—Joseph Person, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
Ryles is a leader and 5-foot-3 game wrecker whose 29 points gave the Baltimore native 87 over three games this week.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 28 Feb. 2025
The 18-wheeler overturned, and a heavy-duty wrecker was called to remove it.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wrecker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrecker
Noun
-
These subtle saboteurs cost you credibility and clients daily, but fixing them takes minutes rather than months.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
-
Both qualities suggest he’ll be easily manipulated by the senior senator from his home state, who ultimately becomes Smith’s saboteur and nemesis when the scales fall from the younger man’s eyes.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
For example, default settings for focus time added blocking of sites in the categories Shopping, Tabloids, and Time wasters.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
13 Jan. 2025
-
Photo: Brown Harris Stevens Above the bedroom is a double-height library, which turns the sloping ceiling behind a mansard roof into a design feature rather than a space waster.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
24 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
Such losses would represent a significant proportion of the 11 carriers and approximately 80 cruisers and destroyers currently in service around the world.—
ANDREW S. LIM,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
-
Japan lost four aircraft carriers, one cruiser, and hundreds of aircraft, while the U.S. lost one carrier, one destroyer and 144 aircraft during the battle.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Wrecker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrecker. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share