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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
Noun
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The collection of works for this show, featuring a number of new pieces, mixes glass, earth, stone, lace and bronze elements, along with some bronze cast and borosilicate glass forms that Akashi recovered from the rubble of her studio.—
The Editors,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Gulf Arab states would also be expected to finance much of Gaza's redevelopment as rubble is cleared.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
17 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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In Southern California, intense rainfall triggered large debris flows, making several streets impassable, including Mulholland Drive in Santa Monica and several roads in the Palisades.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
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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Considering how Bickell became a one-man demolition company in the playoffs, that’s no surprise.—
Scott Powers,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Plans are still in the works, but managers are exploring all options and may consider at least partial demolition of the mall.—
Chrissy Suttles,
Axios,
14 Feb. 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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The safeguards are important, the lawmakers said, because identity theft or bankruptcy can mean a loss of a security clearance or the end of a service member’s career.—
Melissa Chan,
NBC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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This causes a permanent loss of motion and increases your risk of fractures.—
Sarah Klein,
SELF,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Wreckage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wreckage. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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