devastation

noun

Definition of devastationnext
as in destruction
the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless the sheer devastation of the housing development by the forest fire

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devastation
  1. destruction
  2. havoc
  3. loss
  4. extinction
  5. demolition
Noun
  • Teddy and Andy Leonard, owners of the Reel Inn, confirmed the destruction of their restaurant on Instagram, and stated that all of their restaurant staff were safe.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • People couldn't believe the destruction that happened in a manner of minutes.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of destruction
Noun
  • Given Udoka’s obsession with creating as much defensive havoc as possible, this makes sense.
    Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Now, as billionaire Trump advisor Elon Musk continues to play havoc with crypto markets, fears have emerged China could have beaten Donald Trump and the U.S. to creating a bitcoin reserve.
    Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of havoc
Noun
  • The Hawaii report analyzed the loss of 3,000 structures.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
  • While FPVs and small quadcopters get all the attention, the night bombers inflict heavy losses on Russian forces which are barely noted.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of loss
Noun
  • More than 40 percent of warm-water, reef-building coral species are at risk of extinction, the International Union for Conservation of Nature revealed this past November.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Today, their greatest threat is not humans entering their waters but the overfishing, habitat destruction, and climate change that push them closer to the brink of extinction.
    Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of extinction
Noun
  • The current plan is to use Monarch Hill for construction and demolition debris, although there are five other locations in Broward County that accept it.
    Michelle Gale, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Willis said the shelter at this point is encouraging monetary donations from the community as staff figures out the costs associated with demolition, construction and other services including renting storage spaces.
    Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of demolition
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