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as in devastation
the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless
the wreckage of those ancient statues represents a great loss to the art world
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as in rubble
the portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed
the wreckage of the cathedral was kept as a memorial and as a reminder of war's terrible cost
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Recent Examples of wreckage
Read All About It All major pieces of wreckage from the Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines plane collision have been recovered from the Potomac River.
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Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 10 Feb. 2025
First responders were still working to extricate the remaining victim from the wreckage, Folio said.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2025
The bodies of the four individuals were recovered from the wreckage in Ampatuan town, according to a safety officer from Maguindanao del Sur.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Today’s updates: Crews pull more wreckage from crash.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
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Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 10 Feb. 2025
First responders were still working to extricate the remaining victim from the wreckage, Folio said.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2025
The bodies of the four individuals were recovered from the wreckage in Ampatuan town, according to a safety officer from Maguindanao del Sur.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Today’s updates: Crews pull more wreckage from crash.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wreckage
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Yet while millions of Syrians, Ukrainians, Sudanese, and Afghans were accepted by the international community and resettled, Gazans have been expected to build new lives amid the rubble.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Editors’ Picks Thousands set out on foot back to northern Gaza, picking their way through mounds of rubble and debris.—
Zolan Kanno-Youngs,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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Because mutually assured destruction has already occurred.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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The epic destruction that surrounds the Villa today adds an unnerving element to the exhibition’s art historical context.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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Rubber toe caps are an integral part of the safety features of these shoes, while ultra-durable heel collars also promise to keep your feet in place while keeping debris out.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
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And remember: never touch nests that contain baby birds or eggs. To remove an old nest, wear sturdy gloves and a face mask, gather up the nest and any leftover debris, and throw it in your trash can.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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Cases of Busch Light beer poured out of the truck after the wreck, which happened at about 2:30 a.m. Feb. 13 on Interstate 75 near a rest area in Ruskin, according to a Florida Highway Patrol news release.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2025
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Three people were killed and five more injured in wrecks on Arkansas roads Saturday, Monday and early Tuesday, according to preliminary reports from law enforcement.—
Grant Lancaster,
arkansasonline.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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The lawsuit alleged the foreign aid freeze is unlawful, exceeds Trump's authority as president and is causing havoc.—
Lucien Bruggeman,
ABC News,
11 Feb. 2025
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The iconic blue alien could be seen causing havoc on the field, crashing a golf cart into a goal post and stealing a broadcaster’s microphone, with cheers from the crowd.—
Carolyn Burt,
Orange County Register,
9 Feb. 2025
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The company would be responsible for demolition and construction.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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The demolition is valued at $4 million, according to the permit.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Jan. 2025
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In 2019, multiple relics from the shipwreck hauled in more than $11 million at auction.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2025
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On the day of the shipwreck, the Pacific made slow progress through the Strait of Juan de Fuca, laboring against a strong headwind toward the open sea.—
Joel Sams,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Jan. 2025
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Just two weeks ago, Boise State basketball was 5-4 in Mountain West play, had lost three straight road games following a last-second loss to Colorado State, and didn’t even seem to have an identity.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Feb. 2025
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None of those players is still with the Sox as pitchers and catchers prepare to report for spring training Wednesday at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. There are also changes in the dugout, most notably Will Venable as the new manager for a team coming off a modern-day MLB record 121 losses.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Wreckage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wreckage. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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