as in destruction
the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless
several condemned buildings around the city are undergoing demolition as part of the revitalization program
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Recent Examples of demolition
The contractor that did the demolition said in a letter that wasn’t the case, but the city would have to verify it, Cherry said.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
The city also suggests construction and demolition sites would be required to divert 50% of the waste generated on their sites away from landfills.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
Excelsior Club previously faced demolition This is not the first time the building was staring at demolition.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2025
The money to pay for the additional costs will be taken from the contingency fund for Project 2, the demolition and reconstruction of the southeast portion of the school which is expected to cost nearly $102 million.
—Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
The city also suggests construction and demolition sites would be required to divert 50% of the waste generated on their sites away from landfills.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
Excelsior Club previously faced demolition This is not the first time the building was staring at demolition.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2025
The money to pay for the additional costs will be taken from the contingency fund for Project 2, the demolition and reconstruction of the southeast portion of the school which is expected to cost nearly $102 million.
—Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demolition
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Confrontational rhetoric Salami was known for his aggressive rhetoric against both Israel and the United States, calling for the destruction of Israel as early as 2016.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
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The destruction of several strategic bombers is another reminder that Kyiv remains determined in its struggle against Moscow’s invasion.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
13 June 2025
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The adventurer turns out to be a wild champion of havoc who alienates friends and demolishes any social scene.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Suddenly, Nicky, who Chloe has erased from her life, is back in the picture and causing havoc as the police investigate the murder and zero in on Ethan, who had tensions with his father.—
Nina Metz Chicago Tribune,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2025
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Under the Endangered Species Act, animals that are listed in danger of extinction are given protections — like the protection of critical habitat and prohibitions on hunting — and recovery plans.—
Clark Corbin,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2025
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The Pacific leatherback populations are most at risk of extinction.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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Modesto 7, Storm 1: RHP Johan Moreno (1-4, 7.52 EA) allowed three runs in four innings in the loss.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Ryan Yarbrough had known nothing but success in the Yankees’ rotation, but that changed in a 10-7 loss to the Red Sox on Saturday night.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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“Demolition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demolition. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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