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as in to vandalize
to deliberately cause the damage or destruction of another's property
the principal vowed to get the punks who defaced the statue in front of the school
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as in to injure
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
years of wear had defaced the fine engraving on the coins
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Recent Examples of deface
In Lynnwood, Washington, six Tesla vehicles were vandalized on March 11, including one that was defaced with swastikas.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Harrison Grant Randall was charged with six counts of defacing property.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2025
Harrison Grant Randall, 39, has been charged with six counts of defacing property in Brookline.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
The man was arrested March 5 and charged with six counts of defacing property, police said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Harrison Grant Randall was charged with six counts of defacing property.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2025
Harrison Grant Randall, 39, has been charged with six counts of defacing property in Brookline.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
The man was arrested March 5 and charged with six counts of defacing property, police said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deface
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The Boston Police Department (BPD) is asking for the public's help in tracking down a woman who is suspected of vandalizing a Tesla with a brick on Sunday night.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The New Jersey man who vandalized the Rutgers Islamic center last year was sentenced on Wednesday to six months in prison.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Boosie Badazz is counting his blessings after walking away from a massive car crash in Georgia that left multiple drivers and passengers injured.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Two officers were also taken to the hospital but were not injured, sources said.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Many of the early hires were believed to be young tech engineers with little to no government experience, prompting criticism from Democrats and unions that critical government services and systems would be cut or destroyed.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Af Klint edited her own notebooks later in life, rewriting or destroying entire passages and exorcising biographical details.—
Jay Cheshes,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Their son and daughter-in-law, Cameron Bott, 35, and his wife, Diana, 36, whose nearby home was damaged in the tornado, initiated a discussion about starting a GoFundMe to offset potential insurance shortfalls in rebuilding the gas station.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Appalachian Trail was damaged by Hurricane Helene.—
Lucille Sherman,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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The station shares a name with Spurs’ former home, which overlapped this site and was demolished as the modern structure, which opened in April 2019, was built.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Though the interior of the building was demolished, the Art Deco facade was and is still considered a historical landmark and remains intact.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2025
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The dashboard was part of an extended pressure campaign from Buttigieg, who, during his tenure in the Biden administration, publicly challenged the major carriers to improve service and transparency—particularly after a summer marred by cancellations and flight delays.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
8 Apr. 2025
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What to Know Artists like Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift have previously clashed with ticketing platforms, with Swift's 2022 tour marred by widespread ticket access issues.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Curtis left her job as a deputy in August 2023 and sued the county soon after, claiming in court documents that Anderson’s harassment ruined her reputation and career with the county.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2025
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The problem lies once kids become tech savvy and a simple Google search can ruin the fun.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
4 Apr. 2025
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About six weeks ago, hackers crippled the computer systems of the TV and mobile phone provider Dish Network.—
Shira Ovide,
Washington Post,
4 Apr. 2023
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Oakland Mills Coach: Chris Brewington Last season: Class 2A state champion Outlook: Losing the talent Oakland Mills did from last year’s outdoor season would cripple most programs, but the Scorpions have reloaded.—
Anthony Maluso,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2023
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“Deface.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deface. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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