as in destroyed
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
it's amazing how a raging sea can wrack a seemingly sturdy beachfront home
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Recent Examples of wracked
The series also follows the true story of the Preen family, wracked by grief when their 8-year-old daughter Heather dies after contracting e-coli 0157.
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Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
Navigating the personal and economic fallout from the death of her oil tycoon husband, Cami is wracked by loneliness and stress and, in an intense scene late in the third episode, collapses on the marble patio of her mansion while holding a photo of herself and her late spouse.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 12 Jan. 2026
For decades, Mindanao has been wracked by unrest and conflict, including clashes between authorities and a local separatist movement with widespread allegations of human rights abuses from all parties.
—Jinky Jorgio, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
Redistricting will face a final vote in the Indiana Senate this week, possibly ending a months-long saga wracked by violent threats, primary challengers and an unusual amount of national political pressure.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 8 Dec. 2025
Yet, many monitoring bodies are wracked by delays due to lack of planning, support and resources.
—Josefina Echavarria Alvarez, The Conversation, 3 Dec. 2025
Courtesy Hanna Everett But Everett is still wracked with guilt.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 22 Nov. 2025
Most of humanity has fled into virtual reality to escape a world wracked by epidemics and climate change.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
While many restaurant chains have suffered in recent years as diners wracked by inflation eat out less, analysts were unsure if the chain's value perception contributed to Chipotle's issues.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
Navigating the personal and economic fallout from the death of her oil tycoon husband, Cami is wracked by loneliness and stress and, in an intense scene late in the third episode, collapses on the marble patio of her mansion while holding a photo of herself and her late spouse.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 12 Jan. 2026
For decades, Mindanao has been wracked by unrest and conflict, including clashes between authorities and a local separatist movement with widespread allegations of human rights abuses from all parties.
—Jinky Jorgio, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
Redistricting will face a final vote in the Indiana Senate this week, possibly ending a months-long saga wracked by violent threats, primary challengers and an unusual amount of national political pressure.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 8 Dec. 2025
Yet, many monitoring bodies are wracked by delays due to lack of planning, support and resources.
—Josefina Echavarria Alvarez, The Conversation, 3 Dec. 2025
Courtesy Hanna Everett But Everett is still wracked with guilt.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 22 Nov. 2025
Most of humanity has fled into virtual reality to escape a world wracked by epidemics and climate change.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
While many restaurant chains have suffered in recent years as diners wracked by inflation eat out less, analysts were unsure if the chain's value perception contributed to Chipotle's issues.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wracked
Verb
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Holy Innocents School posted on Facebook that the school’s church hall was broken into and destroyed.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The structure was destroyed during World War II and numerous frescoes were lost in raids, according to Jubilee 2025.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Frankly, this ruined my birthday for me for the next forty years.—
Gaby Iori
January 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Knowing what not to wash together can save plenty of headaches (and ruined garments and linens) down the line.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
27 Jan. 2026
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She was shattered by thoughts of all the father-and-son moments Carlos and Alessandro had missed — things like girlfriend issues.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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Don’t forget Knueppel is already the fastest player to reach 100 made career 3-pointers, establishing the impressive mark 12 games quicker than Utah’s Lauri Markkanen, who held the record until Knueppel shattered it.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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California lawmakers proposed $90 million in new funding for Planned Parenthood and reproductive health providers devastated by federal defunding.—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Stan, devastated by their betrayal, still can't quite wrap his head around it.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Then her son wrecked her Acura.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Having to face Williams, who routinely wrecked the line of scrimmage against the Texans, would be a heck of a welcome back.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After the festival officially exits Utah, word is it’s getting demolished.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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AdventHealth bought the property in 2021; its buildings were demolished in 2023.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Pageau smashed home his second goal late in the third to finish off a listless Flyers team.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cook 3 garlic cloves, smashed, ⅓ cup mild honey, ⅓ cup white wine vinegar, 3 Tbsp.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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One night after the Warriors snapped Minnesota's 103-game streak of scoring at least 100 points — the third-longest in NBA history — the Timberwolves overcame a cold start from the floor and 23 turnovers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The sonic boom barrier With the new electromagnetic rail system, engineers overcame a persistent barrier to reliable supersonic performance.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Wracked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wracked. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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