as in devastating
causing or tending to cause destruction
that kind of devastative tornado can tear the roof off of a house in a matter of seconds
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Adjective
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Electrical equipment — transmission lines in particular — has been the source of some of the most devastating wildfires in California and across the country.—
Ivan Penn,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2025 -
Earlier this month, the mom of two showcased the ways she's been keeping her kids happy throughout the devastating California wildfires, sharing a Reel on her Instagram carrying her son Phoenix through her house.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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It’s been a disastrous few months for Iran and its ability to threaten its regional rivals and enemies.—
Ian Bremmer,
TIME,
2 Feb. 2025
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After a disastrous trip to Mexico where Irina appeared repulsed by everything Zack did, the couple split and Zack went crawling back to Bliss.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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Though nicotine pouches are seen as a less destructive alternative to cigarettes, the American Lung Association stated that nicotine — a highly addictive chemical — is harmful in any form.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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The fires now rank as two of the most deadly and destructive wildfires in California history.—
Tom Yulsman,
Discover Magazine,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Devastative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devastative. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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