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as in to destroy
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
tried to restore their shattered hopes
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as in to smash
to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive
shattered the sealed clay pot to find out what was inside
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as in to demolish
to cause to break with violence and much noise
shattered the priceless vase in one clumsy fall
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as in splinter
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Recent Examples of shatter
Chloe Laws, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
My boss accidentally shatters the plastic battery case for the neon light with his bare hands trying to open it.
—Mia Sato, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2024
Just as the timer runs out, the windows on the house shatter and the oven door clangs open.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2024
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Verb
This case has shattered rape culture myths on an unprecedented scale.
—Chloe Laws, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
My boss accidentally shatters the plastic battery case for the neon light with his bare hands trying to open it.
—Mia Sato, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
Lamps shatter, biting and choking ensues, and by the time the 28 minutes are done, mayhem — literal and emotional — spills out from every corner.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2024
Just as the timer runs out, the windows on the house shatter and the oven door clangs open.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2024
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Al Shahabi also asked on Facebook where the recordings of surveillance cameras at regime security branches had gone, why some documents had been destroyed and why human rights groups had not done more to protect records.Raja Razek, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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He is then seen waving the baton, destroying property and throwing items at police, according to his criminal complaint.Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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The leaves must be smashed and not chopped for fear the blade of a knife will over-oxidize them.Thessaly La Force, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Hulu scored hits in unexpected places (reality smash The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives) even as shows such as Futurama and Only Murders in the Building continued to be quiet streaming hits.Josef Adalian, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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In 1985, movies made for and about kids had a few more splinters.Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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It’s had tacks in it, And splinters, And boards torn up, And places with no carpet on the floor — Bare.Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024
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Although the name suggests otherwise, the custard should never be allowed to actually boil, which would risk scrambling the eggs and ruining the custard.Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Ventilation along the roofline ensures airflow to prevent the dampness that can ruin belongings.Miles Walls, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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As a result, crews had already demolished The Dolphin Restaurant, which was built in the 1960s, to make room to fix missing and damaged pilings.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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During the uprising, students demolished or defaced thousands of statues that Ms. Hasina had erected of her father.Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Using a mixture of wet stone and urushi sap, kintsugi artists can fill in chips, but not giant shards, explained Satoko.Maria Yagoda, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Some of the smaller finds, such as mosaic and pottery shards, jewelry and utensils from across centuries, are now on display at various stops along the 13-station metro line, which extends almost 6 miles.Leslie Katz, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Officials are assessing damage after Cyclone Chido devastated the island of Mayotte over the weekend.Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The booth was directly across the street from MacArthur Park, the epicenter of a drug epidemic that has devastated the Westlake neighborhood.Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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In 2021, digital health startups raised $29.1 billion, blowing past all previous funding records, according to a report from Rock Health.Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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Travelers with heart or respiratory issues should also take caution and check the air quality before their visit, as strong winds are blowing volcanic gas and particles.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Shatter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shatter. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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