1
as in to demolish
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
an entire city block razed by a terrible fire
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as in to destroy
to destroy (as a building) completely by knocking down or breaking to pieces
the developer razed the old school building and built a high-rise condominium complex
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Recent Examples of raze
Buildings were razed and rebuilt, swimming pools installed, and state-of-the-art stadiums and classrooms created.
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Jeanne Allen, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
That building was razed in 2020, and thus far, nothing has replaced it.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
More than 170 families, the majority of them Black, were displaced and their homes were razed.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Image Trump goes after independent agencies President Trump’s campaign to raze and reshape the federal bureaucracy found a new focus on Tuesday: bringing independent agencies like the S.E.C. more firmly under the White House’s command.
—Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Jeanne Allen, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
That building was razed in 2020, and thus far, nothing has replaced it.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
More than 170 families, the majority of them Black, were displaced and their homes were razed.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Image Trump goes after independent agencies President Trump’s campaign to raze and reshape the federal bureaucracy found a new focus on Tuesday: bringing independent agencies like the S.E.C. more firmly under the White House’s command.
—Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raze
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The station shares a name with Spurs’ former home, which overlapped this site and was demolished as the modern structure, which opened in April 2019, was built.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Though the interior of the building was demolished, the Art Deco facade was and is still considered a historical landmark and remains intact.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Palisades and Eaton fires burned more than 40,000 acres and destroyed at least 12,000 buildings.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Many of the early hires were believed to be young tech engineers with little to no government experience, prompting criticism from Democrats and unions that critical government services and systems would be cut or destroyed.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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The problem lies once kids become tech savvy and a simple Google search can ruin the fun.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
4 Apr. 2025
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Curtis left her job as a deputy in August 2023 and sued the county soon after, claiming in court documents that Anderson’s harassment ruined her reputation and career with the county.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2025
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In 2014, three West African countries were devastated by an Ebola outbreak that claimed more than 11,000 lives.—
Seth Berkley,
Time,
27 Mar. 2025
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This decision devastated Ajax, whose honor and ego were deeply wounded.—
Antonis Kocheilas,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Over the past year, women’s sports have shattered viewership records.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Israeli military’s response resumed last month, shattering a ceasefire.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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Part of the franchise’s challenge is to incorporate Leonard without wrecking team chemistry.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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At least 6 people were killed in the storms in multiple states as destructive winds wrecked cars, tore down powerlines and sent people scrambling.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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The truck's windshield was smashed and debris, including shattered glass, was strewn across the street.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Michael Conforto helped double the lead in the third, smashing an RBI double off the wall two at-bats before Tommy Edman lifted a near-grand slam to the warning track in center for a sacrifice fly.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Raze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raze. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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