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as in devastating
causing or tending to cause destruction
the destructive storm blew down trees all over town, and blew the roof off our neighbor's house
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as in disastrous
bringing about ruin or misfortune
technology used for destructive ends
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Recent Examples of destructive
Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the line-up will also feature a special performance by the Los Angeles Master Chorale that is likely tied to a tribute to the city’s endurance following the deadly and destructive wildfires.
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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025
Green and Butler are two of the most destructive help-side defenders in the league, and that tag team has been wreaking havoc.
—Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Image In the months that followed, Israeli forces battered the group, and its iron grip on Lebanon’s politics came undone, with many Lebanese blaming Hezbollah for dragging the country into one of its deadliest and most destructive wars.
—Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Disruption of this barrier triggers damaged neurons or the immune system to release certain chemicals that result in destructive biochemical processes.
—Aaron Priester, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2025
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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025
Green and Butler are two of the most destructive help-side defenders in the league, and that tag team has been wreaking havoc.
—Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Image In the months that followed, Israeli forces battered the group, and its iron grip on Lebanon’s politics came undone, with many Lebanese blaming Hezbollah for dragging the country into one of its deadliest and most destructive wars.
—Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Disruption of this barrier triggers damaged neurons or the immune system to release certain chemicals that result in destructive biochemical processes.
—Aaron Priester, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for destructive
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His defensive partner Cam Fowler called the injury devastating.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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One player tries to make a big move, only to watch that move ricochet in devastating fashion.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Thuney, who was traded to the Chicago Bears for a fourth-round pick in 2026, held up fairly well — even earning team MVP honors — until the disastrous Super Bowl LIX when Patrick Mahomes was sacked six times and hit five more.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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According to a study by Beacon Economics, this has been particularly disastrous for workers, ages 16 to 19.—
Matt Fleming,
Orange County Register,
8 Mar. 2025
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However, this condition raises your risk of esophageal cancer, which can be fatal.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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The sheriff's office said Tuesday that the company that provides natural gas service for the home made no significant findings after looking for gas leaks and carbon monoxide, the colorless, odorless gas that can be fatal by depriving people from getting enough oxygen.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2025
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On Monday evening, within hours of learning of the directive, some state workers called the order stupid and unfortunate.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Mar. 2025
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Christie suffered from acute seasickness, unfortunate considering her trips to each continent were by ship.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Destructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destructive. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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