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pulverize

verb

ˈpəl-və-ˌrīz

as in to destroy

to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of buildings pulverized by a killer tornado

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as in to grind

to reduce to fine particles pulverize the cement into dust for reuse

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Recent Examples of pulverize This form of the algae has a cell wall that has been slightly softened or pulverized during cultivation, resulting in a supplement much easier on the stomach. —

Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026 In Figure 2, after the corn stalks are plucked, the cobs are separated and the chaff pulverized. —

Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 Like the trees cut down and pulverized to make Man-su’s beloved paper products, ultimately we’re all being fed into the shredder. —

Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026 Nearby, the hotel bartender pulverized ice in the world’s loudest blender. —

Zoe Si, New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pulverize

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Later, a fire at Hall’s grandmother’s house would destroy most of his magic act.

— Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
This time around, in that first wave of strikes on February 28, American cruise missiles targeted and destroyed a building that ended up being a girls’ school—killing more than 168 young children who had just started their day of classes.

— Connor Okeeffe, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026