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as in hell
a state in which everything is out of order
computer network problems created havoc throughout the office
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as in devastation
the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless
the powerful hurricane wreaked havoc all along the coast
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as in to ravage
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Recent Examples of havoc
Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
The storm brought heavy rain and unseasonably warm temperatures, melting snow and creating havoc for ski resorts across the region.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Rendy Jones, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2024
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Noun
But Vanuatu is accustomed to natural disasters, including havoc wrought by cyclones and volcanic eruptions.
—Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
The storm brought heavy rain and unseasonably warm temperatures, melting snow and creating havoc for ski resorts across the region.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
Plankton: The Movie arrives exclusively on Netflix in 2025.
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The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025)
Next year SpongeBob returns to theaters with his fourth film, The Search for SquarePants, as Plankton wrecks havoc on Netflix.
—Rendy Jones, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2024
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The paintings in part evoked those horrors; many of them, hell scenes by Hieronymus Bosch included, made cryptic political comment on the cruelties of their day.Teju Cole, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
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For example, the team that has retired the No. 12 to honor its fans for making their stadium a hell pit for opponents actually graded the worst.Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Eaton Fire has ravaged over 14,000 acres in Altadena, California, with 27% containment.T. Michelle Murphy, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2025
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As victims of the devastating series of wildfires that ravaged multiple parts of Los Angeles navigate its aftermath, Hollywood stars are showing up for their community.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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In many cases, pet dogs, cats and other animals have been lost in the chaos or were left behind during evacuations.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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The answer gets tricky Jan. 10, 2025 Friday’s developments added to the sense of chaos surrounding the devastating wildfires, which have destroyed portions of Pacific Palisades and Malibu as well as Altadena, an unincorporated area outside the city of Los Angeles, killing at least 13 people.David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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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
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The 2025 Field & Stream lineup comes after last year’s festival (which was to be its inaugural year) was postponed due to the destruction Hurricane Helene brought to the Carolinas and other states.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2025
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Fishing fleets hailing mostly from East Asia and Europe are plundering the southwest Indian Ocean, which spans from Kenya to the South African coast and includes Madagascar's waters.Sira Thierij, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
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All three were plundered by thieves in ancient and medieval times, so many of the items originally left are no longer there.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Over the last month, the Rangers have been a mess at five-on-five — more than usual — and have had a bafflingly bad power play.Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Here’s how the airports are preparing for what’s likely to be a mess starting Thursday.Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
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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
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The Hawaii report analyzed the loss of 3,000 structures.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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At least 20 people have been arrested on suspicion of looting during the wildfires raging in Los Angeles County, according to officials.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman warned residents of looters and vowed to punish them Wednesday amid reports of looting in the county as firefighters struggle to contain multiple wildfires raging in Southern California, including the massive Pacific Palisades fire.Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Havoc.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/havoc. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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