devastation

noun

Definition of devastationnext
as in destruction
the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless the sheer devastation of the housing development by the forest fire

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  1. destruction
  2. havoc
  3. loss
  4. extinction
  5. demolition
Noun
  • But amid the stories of destruction and despair, the film also promises a vision of a better world, of a future where Israelis and Palestinians, like the directors of this documentary, can work together towards justice and freedom.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Severe weather More severe weather is expected in the Southern Plains today as residents in Oklahoma survey the destruction from tornado-spawning storms that injured at least 11 people and leveled homes over the weekend.
    Andrew Torgan, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of destruction
Noun
  • Forecasters said the storm could cause dangerous surf and riptides across the whole Gulf region in the coming days, after causing havoc in Cuba where millions are still without power.
    Patrick Smith, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The renowned killer known as the Baba Yaga returned to wreak more violent havoc for three more movies: 2017's John Wick: Chapter 2, 2019's John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum, and 2023's John Wick: Chapter 4.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of havoc
Noun
  • Instead of a defining win, the Broncos suffered a crusher of a 16-14 loss here Sunday when Lutz’s 35-yard walk-off field goal attempt got blocked.
    Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Eklund had a season-low 15:20 in ice time in the Sharks’ 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of loss
Noun
  • The possible extinction of the Key deer could also affect other species in the Florida Keys.
    Justin Klawans, The Week US, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024
  • On the other hand, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), once on the brink of extinction, underwent a remarkable change under Lisa Su’s leadership.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of extinction
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  • This was in the summer of 2019, when demolitions were under way.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The choreographed demolition underlines North Korea’s growing anger against South Korea’s conservative government.
    Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of demolition
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