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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
The wildfires that have killed 10 people and razed about 10,000 structures this week continued to rage across Los Angeles County on Friday.
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Ivana Saric, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025
But separate fires burned out of control for several days, razing the Pacific Palisades and other parts of the city.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
The hotel — like the Beverly Hills Hotel three miles away — was booked to capacity with local residents who fled the Palisades, Brentwood and Laurel Canyon neighborhoods because of the wildfires ricocheting through Southern California, razing mansions and starter homes alike.
—Jacob Bernstein, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
As of Thursday morning, at least five people are dead, tens of thousands of acres including thousands of homes have been razed, and Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Joe Biden have declared, respectively, a state of emergency and major disaster.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Ivana Saric, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025
But separate fires burned out of control for several days, razing the Pacific Palisades and other parts of the city.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
The hotel — like the Beverly Hills Hotel three miles away — was booked to capacity with local residents who fled the Palisades, Brentwood and Laurel Canyon neighborhoods because of the wildfires ricocheting through Southern California, razing mansions and starter homes alike.
—Jacob Bernstein, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
As of Thursday morning, at least five people are dead, tens of thousands of acres including thousands of homes have been razed, and Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Joe Biden have declared, respectively, a state of emergency and major disaster.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raze
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The plan is a major change for Jackson Memorial Hospital, which would demolish two office buildings across from a Metrorail station in 2027 to make way for affordable and workforce housing in two towers filled with shops, a hotel and more than 800 apartments.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
10 Jan. 2025
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Developers purchased the Young family home for $5.8 million in February 2023, and recently demolished the 4 Burleigh Street property to build a $28.75 million residential site, consequence.net reported.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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Some 12,000 structures — buildings and cars — have been destroyed so far, and with them many tons of property of all levels of sentimental meaning.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Jan. 2025
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Now, after two major wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes and left at least two dozen dead in and around Los Angeles, the state’s wildfire fund would face its first major test if another utility is found liable for sparking the blazes.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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While that’s still below 1% of all luggage handled, try explaining that statistic to the family whose weekend away with the kids has been ruined by lost luggage.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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What Happened in Hawaii? In August 2023, the Hawaiian town of Lahaina, on the northwest coast of the island of Maui, was devastated by a raging wildfire which killed 102 people and displaced thousands.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Our friends and our neighbors have lost homes, and entire communities have been devastated, and there’s still more work to do.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2025
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Some areas in the Panhandle recorded over half a foot of snow, shattering long-standing snow records, CBS Miami reported.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2025
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For the most social of butterflies, this fall’s Italy, France, and Ibiza cruise is set to shatter records for the largest gay cruise to set sail across Europe, uniting more than 4,000 passengers on the massive Odyssey of the Seas.—
Jared Ranahan,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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Related Articles Asking Eric: The newcomer wrecked our group’s vibe.—
R. Eric Thomas,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Palace would have to weigh up the risk of wrecking that relationship.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps the elder Buffett has softened his opinion on dividends as Berkshire’s cash pile continued to smash records.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2025
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Instead, Villain tried to smash her face into the food.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Raze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raze. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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