as in to destroy
to deliberately cause the damage or destruction of another's property
he decided to vandalize the store because the owner had kicked him out
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Recent Examples of vandalize
Other reports indicate cars have been set aflame and buildings have been vandalized in Sydney Jewish communities.
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Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025
Our fact-check sources Reuters, Feb. 7, Fact Check: No George Floyd statue ever erected at National Mall, contrary to claims
USA TODAY, June 25, 2021, 'Shameful': George Floyd statues, unveiled for Juneteenth, vandalized in NYC, New Jersey
Thank you for supporting our journalism.
—Katie Smith, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Related Articles Colorado Tesla dealership vandalized in arson attempt, police say
KC Becker: Federal employees should stand their ground against buyouts and bullying
Will the Denver Federal Center in Lakewood survive the Trump administration’s cost-cutting cleaver?
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2025
The house was significantly damaged by a fire years ago and has been vandalized with graffiti in recent years.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
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Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025
Our fact-check sources Reuters, Feb. 7, Fact Check: No George Floyd statue ever erected at National Mall, contrary to claims
USA TODAY, June 25, 2021, 'Shameful': George Floyd statues, unveiled for Juneteenth, vandalized in NYC, New Jersey
Thank you for supporting our journalism.
—Katie Smith, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Related Articles Colorado Tesla dealership vandalized in arson attempt, police say
KC Becker: Federal employees should stand their ground against buyouts and bullying
Will the Denver Federal Center in Lakewood survive the Trump administration’s cost-cutting cleaver?
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2025
The house was significantly damaged by a fire years ago and has been vandalized with graffiti in recent years.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vandalize
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Lost in a sea of ash: When wildfire destroys a home — and a loved one’s urn — the search begins.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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This is a major U-turn from Riot, after completely revamping the rewards system at the start of the year and being destroyed by fans for it.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Related Articles Warsaw Ghetto memorial defaced with anti-Israel graffiti There were also remnants of war, like bullets and shells, bullet holes in gravestones and a pistol from the Warsaw Uprising that was typical of the Polish Underground.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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There is potential that these bills could be considered defaced, but enforcement of this may be rare.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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Many have long since been demolished or altered beyond recognition, but some of the most beautiful have miraculously kept their original structures and decoration intact.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Some residential buildings have been demolished; a hole is punched into the side of a mosque; chunks of broken concrete now bare the inside of someone’s home to the outside world.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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The robber smashes various display cases and loads jewelry into his backpack before running back to the car.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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Two Riverside officers have been charged after one smashed a resident’s skateboard in a viral video.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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Sometimes, one bad person or a few bad people can ruin things for everybody.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Don Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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Revisiting cases against crypto firms — especially those which violated the SEC's rules but were not alleged to have defrauded investors — has been broadly anticipated.—
Hannah Lang,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Social-media companies that violate the law could face penalties up to $50,000 per violation.—
Dara Kam,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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Displays of authenticity, executed improperly, can damage reputations and even derail careers.—
Harrison Monarth,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Moon dust plagued astronauts and spacecraft during NASA’s Apollo program in the mid-20th century, as the fine and abrasive material damaged camera lenses and visors, according to NASA.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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Stone emphasized her environmental work over the years, including efforts on the state level regarding building codes, serving on the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus EV Readiness Task Force, pushing for solar energy locally and adding composting to trash pickup.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Rands’ books sold millions of copies, but the media trash her.—
John Stossel,
Orange County Register,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Vandalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vandalize. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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