shatters 1 of 2

verb

Definition of shattersnext
present tense third-person singular of shatter
1
as in destroys
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of tried to restore their shattered hopes

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2
as in smashes
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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3
as in demolishes
to cause to break with violence and much noise shattered the priceless vase in one clumsy fall

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shatters

2 of 2

noun

plural of shatter
as in shards

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shatters
  1. destroys
  2. shards
  3. explodes
  4. flakes
Verb
  • By clinging to Newtonian certainty, economics often destroys the opportunity to do something magically creative.
    Eric Markowitz, Big Think, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Other points-counterpoints focus on whether pasteurization also destroys vitamins in milk.
    Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of destroys
Noun
  • Her lyrics are shards of imagery; non-narrative; fragments of self- reflection.
    Darryn King, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Expand All Large shards of fiberglass debris litter the bay bottom just outside channel Marker 15 along Cutter Bank at the southern edge of Biscayne Bay — another possible indicator of the moments leading up to a fatal Labor Day weekend boat crash.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of shards
Verb
  • Production explodes when people work together and communicate.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Many Parents Feel Pressure Around the Holidays As the holidays approach, your social calendar explodes, your shopping trips increase, and your paychecks seemingly vanish out of nowhere.
    Christin Perry, Parents, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of explodes
Noun
  • When the butter has melted, add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • When the butter has melted, add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of flakes
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