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as in devastation
the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless
the violent storm resulted in the destruction of their tree house
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as in downfall
something that is the cause of one's ultimate failure or loss of life
alcohol will be her destruction if we don't intervene to help her
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Recent Examples of destruction
July 6, 2025: A large scale of destruction in Georgetown, downed trees show the aftermath of raging floodwaters in the South San Gabriel River.
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Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
There remain concerns that more rain in the coming days could cause additional destruction.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025
Regardless, the truck’s destruction eventually creates a bonding moment with Hank, Bobby, and the most reliable member of the elder generation that Hank knows: the memory of his old truck.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 7 July 2025
The savage cries of its defenders now silent and still as its ruin was overseen by the architects of its very destruction.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
There remain concerns that more rain in the coming days could cause additional destruction.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025
Regardless, the truck’s destruction eventually creates a bonding moment with Hank, Bobby, and the most reliable member of the elder generation that Hank knows: the memory of his old truck.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 7 July 2025
The savage cries of its defenders now silent and still as its ruin was overseen by the architects of its very destruction.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for destruction
Noun
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Barry’s downfall sent shockwaves through a city that once put her approval rating over 70 percent.—
Kelly Puente,
The Tennessean,
18 July 2025
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Hannah obviously isn't the only one at fault in their downfall as a couple, but her decision making certainly leaves something to be desired.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
18 July 2025
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The bacteria causing havoc for summer swimmers include E.coli and Enterococcus — nasty germs often found in the feces of people and animals.—
Shreya Srinivasan,
NBC news,
3 July 2025
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Cilic was never in the contest because of a foot blister that was causing havoc with pain and movement, something that was imperative against the balletic Federer.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Charged with gun possession and bribing a witness, Mr. Combs stood trial for seven weeks in early 2001, facing the possibility of 15 years in prison — and, possibly, the ruination of his career.—
Ben Sisario,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Fetterman and McCormick set for high-stakes Pennsylvania forum MAJOR HEADLINES ‘DAMAGING DECISION’ – Trump says tariff ruling could lead to 'economic ruination' of US.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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In 2021, when Division 1 was being torn down, Gaspar went to the street and recorded the demolition every day, from start to finish.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Newton ran for two touchdowns and threw for two more in a 49-15 demolition.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
16 July 2025
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In the first half of this season, two major league pitchers — Boston’s Liam Hendriks and Houston’s Lance McCullers Jr. — received anonymous death threats on social media and denounced them.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
15 July 2025
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His wife's manner of death has been listed as a homicide.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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Lamm, Colossal’s CEO, told CNN’s Fareed Zakaria last month that the biotechnology Colossal develops will be used to help rescue animals on the brink of extinction as well as those that have already disappeared.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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Within 150 years, the Moa was gone, hunted to extinction.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Based on real-life events, Barry Levinson's gangster drama casts De Niro as former best friends turned rivals Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, where a violent betrayal leads to an undoing of the New York underworld.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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In the upcoming film, Oscar Isaac stars as Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature (Jacob Elordi) to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
31 May 2025
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The 2022 Republican primary for governor focused heavily on whether to dismantle the Wisconsin Elections Commission as GOP candidates navigated a primary electorate still angry over President Donald Trump's loss in 2020.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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Under this plan, foreign workers would only be admitted to supplement—not displace—the U.S. workforce, addressing concerns about wage suppression and job loss.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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“Destruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destruction. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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