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as in devastation
the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless
the wreckage of those ancient statues represents a great loss to the art world
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as in rubble
the portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed
the wreckage of the cathedral was kept as a memorial and as a reminder of war's terrible cost
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Recent Examples of wreckage
Researchers found the wreckage in the South Pacific Ocean near the Solomon Islands, an archipelago situated northeast of Australia.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2025
Despite shifting networks and stunt-casting judges, the genre lies in the wreckage of itself.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 17 July 2025
The memorial service will provide that opportunity for the swimmers to celebrate their journey and remember the 29 men who died in the wreckage.
—Emma George-Griffin, Freep.com, 15 July 2025
Jonathan Lamb told reporters earlier in the week, urging residents not to touch mounds of wreckage before it’s properly searched.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 13 July 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2025
Despite shifting networks and stunt-casting judges, the genre lies in the wreckage of itself.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 17 July 2025
The memorial service will provide that opportunity for the swimmers to celebrate their journey and remember the 29 men who died in the wreckage.
—Emma George-Griffin, Freep.com, 15 July 2025
Jonathan Lamb told reporters earlier in the week, urging residents not to touch mounds of wreckage before it’s properly searched.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wreckage
Noun
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The real heroes are the medics treating the wounded under rubble, the journalists livestreaming amidst bomb blasts, and the people who keep marching for their right to exist.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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The semi-persistent changes in scenery also do a good job of highlighting the Switch 2's hardware, which doesn't seem to drop a single frame, even as the rubble flies and the ground's shape morphs under Donkey Kong's persistent punching.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 July 2025
Noun
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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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Your nose is designed to filter out debris, allergens, and even tiny insects (thank those nose hairs), and it's designed to give your lungs and throat warmer, more moist air, according to the Cleveland Clinic.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
1 Aug. 2025
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Starship debris clouds future of SpaceX Bahamas landings.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
1 Aug. 2025
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The wreck is the subject of a new documentary made by historian Dan Snow for his streaming service History Hit.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
30 July 2025
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The wreck happened around 11:50 a.m., according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
27 July 2025
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Amad’s hat-trick against Southampton in mid-January gave evidence of his attacking form when playing at wing-back; making late runs into the opposition area and causing havoc.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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Whether battling at the plate, creating havoc on the basepaths or chasing down a fly ball in the outfield, Simpson has created many thrilling moments for Rays fans.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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In 2021, when Division 1 was being torn down, Gaspar went to the street and recorded the demolition every day, from start to finish.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Newton ran for two touchdowns and threw for two more in a 49-15 demolition.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Quick fact: How Belgian shipwrecks are protected Shipwrecks in Belgium’s part of the North Sea that are more than 100 years old are automatically classified as cultural heritage.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 July 2025
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Adventurous divers will enjoy exploring the HTMS Chang wreck, Thailand’s most famous and largest shipwreck dive site.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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The 2022 Republican primary for governor focused heavily on whether to dismantle the Wisconsin Elections Commission as GOP candidates navigated a primary electorate still angry over President Donald Trump's loss in 2020.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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On Monday, Stellantis, which owns Chrysler and Jeep as well as European brands Peugeot and Fiat, said tariffs and factory shutdowns related to Trump's trade policies contributed to a $2.7 billion loss in the first half of the year, with deliveries to U.S. buyers plunging 25% over that period.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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“Wreckage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wreckage. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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