as in vandalization
deliberate damaging or destroying of another's property
anyone guilty of vandalism to university property will be expelled
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Recent Examples of vandalism
Federal investigators are seeking cell tower data from major wireless providers as part of an ongoing investigation into a September 2024 arson and vandalism attack at a Chase Bank construction site in Parkville.
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Ramal Nasim, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2025
The recent destruction follows vandalism of the Shawnee Park basketball court, used for the annual Dirt Bowl tournament, in early July.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 July 2025
Authorities have not yet made any arrests in connection to the vandalism, Politico reported.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 22 July 2025
There have been no other reports of vandalism or missing headstones at other cemeteries in Newburyport.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 8 July 2025
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Ramal Nasim, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2025
The recent destruction follows vandalism of the Shawnee Park basketball court, used for the annual Dirt Bowl tournament, in early July.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 July 2025
Authorities have not yet made any arrests in connection to the vandalism, Politico reported.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 22 July 2025
There have been no other reports of vandalism or missing headstones at other cemeteries in Newburyport.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vandalism
destruction
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Unfortunately for the over 200 families and individuals renting at Acacia Cliffs, the City Council has incentivized our displacement and the destruction of 290 of the most affordable apartments in West Austin.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Weary of dealing with angry calls from the mayor about Frank’s blithe trail of city property destruction, police chief Davis (CCH Pounder) warns him to play nice with major donor Kane, since Police Squad’s funding is at risk.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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“Vandalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vandalism. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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