as in to inflict
to cause to suffer punishment or vengeance for
wreaked their vengeance on those they considered enemies
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Recent Examples of wreak
Heat and humidity can wreak havoc on their circuitry and batteries.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
For example, porch lights left on in large numbers can disrupt birds' natural migratory paths, wreaking havoc on wildlife.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
Don’t let smoke, dust or pet dander wreak havoc in your home with this smart air purifier.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
And Caglianone wasn’t done wreaking havoc at the plate.
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Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
For example, porch lights left on in large numbers can disrupt birds' natural migratory paths, wreaking havoc on wildlife.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
Don’t let smoke, dust or pet dander wreak havoc in your home with this smart air purifier.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
And Caglianone wasn’t done wreaking havoc at the plate.
—
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wreak
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These weapons of war are designed to inflict the maximum amount of carnage and destruction and have no place in our communities.
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However, experts caution the situation isn’t so simple, and while Ukraine has inflicted tangible damage, Russian resilience and logistical limitations mean the campaign has yet to pass into decisive territory.
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Instead of doubling down on a flawed system, policymakers can make gradual changes by introducing new tax categories in the existing framework and imposing taxes that correspond to the alcoholic content of that category.
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The question is whether Congress imposes clear rules on these deals before ad hoc dealmaking hardens into a permanent industrial policy run by the executive branch alone.
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