as in wreck
the destruction or loss of a ship
the wrecking of the freighter was one of the worst disasters ever on the Great Lakes
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as in scuttling
to cause irreparable damage to (a ship) by running aground or sinking
many an unwary captain has wrecked his ship on the shoals that surround the island
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as in destroying
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
most of the furniture on the ground floor was wrecked by the floodwaters
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Recent Examples of wrecking
EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The vocalist’s sole concerns related to the natural environment, the animal kingdom and humankind’s responsibility for wrecking our only home.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 12 Dec. 2024
But when this tournament comes to an end, the Bulls either have to change course or risk wrecking their plans completely.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
But his vision of wrecking Israel with the help of Iran and other proxy forces backfired badly.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024
Through four games, Gentry led the Trojans in tackles, tackles for loss and sacks as a one-man wrecking crew, capable of plugging holes or rushing off the edge.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
The tanks from the Ukrainian army’s 17th Tank Brigade—either T-64s or T-72s—blasted the Russian APC twice, thoroughly wrecking it.
—David Axe, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
But lots of massive solar farms are being planned and built to replace planet-wrecking fossil fuels.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
Part of the crane fell onto the office of the Tampa Bay Times, wrecking the newspaper's newsroom.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2024
Verb
This prequel flashes back to a previous Christmas in Los Angeles, when their unintentional destruction of a Santa Claus parade balloon put the city on edge, wrecking the gang's plans for a massive Yuletide bank robbery.
—EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The vocalist’s sole concerns related to the natural environment, the animal kingdom and humankind’s responsibility for wrecking our only home.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 12 Dec. 2024
But when this tournament comes to an end, the Bulls either have to change course or risk wrecking their plans completely.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
But his vision of wrecking Israel with the help of Iran and other proxy forces backfired badly.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024
Through four games, Gentry led the Trojans in tackles, tackles for loss and sacks as a one-man wrecking crew, capable of plugging holes or rushing off the edge.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
The tanks from the Ukrainian army’s 17th Tank Brigade—either T-64s or T-72s—blasted the Russian APC twice, thoroughly wrecking it.
—David Axe, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
But lots of massive solar farms are being planned and built to replace planet-wrecking fossil fuels.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
Part of the crane fell onto the office of the Tampa Bay Times, wrecking the newspaper's newsroom.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrecking
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Cyclists held a memorial ride in Milligan's memory days after the fatal wreck.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Maryland fatal wreck:Police investigating shooting and crash that killed 1, injured 9 Police continue to investigate motive in family's apparent murder-suicide On Thursday, Vainuku said detectives continued to investigate the apparent murder suicide case, the motive remained under investigation.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Russian units in Crimea were destroying their boats in a desperate bid not to be sent to Kherson to join the assault.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Longtime residents of Mayotte worry about a crackdown The cyclone further exacerbated the island’s issues after destroying homes, schools and infrastructure.Sam Mednick and Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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On Monday, San Antonio ISD approved a non-binding agreement to sell land for the ballpark development, clearing the way for plans that include demolishing the nearby Soap Factory Apartments, a controversial move that will displace residents.Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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The project involves demolishing a great deal of real estate.David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Wrecking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrecking. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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