as in to destroy
to deliberately cause the damage or destruction of another's property
he decided to vandalize the store because the owner had kicked him out
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Recent Examples of vandalize
Jewish schools, kosher businesses, and the offices and homes of Jewish politicians have been vandalized.
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Oscar Schwartz,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Cops are looking for a third suspect — a young man wearing a Knicks jersey — for vandalizing the taxi.
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Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Anyone who vandalizes government property, fires guns around an ICE facility, or attacks a police officer can and should be charged with crimes.
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David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2026
According to the statement, the home on the 300 block of Home Avenue was vandalized with an antisemitic message on Wednesday.
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Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for vandalize
Oscar Schwartz,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Cops are looking for a third suspect — a young man wearing a Knicks jersey — for vandalizing the taxi.
—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Anyone who vandalizes government property, fires guns around an ICE facility, or attacks a police officer can and should be charged with crimes.
—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2026
According to the statement, the home on the 300 block of Home Avenue was vandalized with an antisemitic message on Wednesday.
—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for vandalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vandalize
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The most common type of dementia, which destroys memory and cognitive function, was responsible for 116,022 deaths in 2024, NCHS data shows.
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That book is a revenge fantasy about the former art school professor who seduced her, discarded her and destroyed her confidence as a painter.
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Following the silent protest, MLB warned players not to deface their uniforms.
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No patriots so defaced America as those who, in the name of Americanism, launched a witch hunt that became a byword around the world.
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The East Wing of the White House was demolished suddenly in October 2025, and construction at the site, which will be the location of a new 22,000-square-foot ballroom, has continued through mid-2026.
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Just months later, in October, the East Wing had been demolished without notice to make way for the new ballroom.
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Powell is accused of smashing the mug over the victim's head.
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The van’s windows were smashed and a lone orange traffic cone sat on the hood.
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.
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After all, plenty of cocktail enthusiasts already complain about mosquitoes ruining a summer evening.
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Judge Sullivan concluded in his June 25 decision to order Blanche to release more information or explain himself that Blanche had likely violated the transparency law.
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Guests were reportedly required to sign nondisclosure agreements before receiving any event details (although the NDAs were said not to have included any penalties for violating the terms).
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Some of these storms could be severe and deliver damaging wind gusts, but any thunderstorm will contain lightning — a major danger for any outdoor activities, especially for anyone trying to escape the heat in or on the water.
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Diseases that damage the kidneys and impair their ability to filter blood were blamed for 55,081 deaths in 2024.
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Primary voters are far more angry at the party that lost to Trump again, and telling them that Dangerous Left-Wing Candidate X trashed Kamala Harris won’t work.
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But rather than stick around Earth to become a co-hero with Clark, bounces around red sun planets getting trashed by herself.
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“Vandalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vandalize. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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