as in devastating
causing or tending to cause destruction
the annihilatory power of atomic bombs
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Adjective
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How devastating of a mistake that was made by both funeral homes.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
28 July 2025 -
This time, the duo sets their sights on transforming the home of a heroic fire captain who battled the devastating Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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While moles typically make a mess of lawns, voles can be destructive throughout your garden.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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Said was charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and with distributing information related to a destructive device.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Investors dumped Edison shares amid worries that the company would be found liable for one of the blazes, potentially draining the fund and leaving utilities without a cushion if another disastrous fire hits the state.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
31 July 2025
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Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in June 2024.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
31 July 2025
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“Annihilatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annihilatory. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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