By demolishing buildings of bygone times, we wipe out every trace of the past forever.
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Demolishing
Synonyms for "demolishing" (44 found)
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Noun(8 words)
Related words (22)
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10 entriesactionargueconsequencedefeatdestructiondestructive processdevastationoutcomeprocessrhetorical technique
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16 entriesCollocations
15 entriescontrolled demolitiondemolishing activitydemolishing argumentdemolishing blastdemolishing costsdemolishing crewdemolishing effectdemolishing evidencedemolishing operationdemolishing plandemolishing projectdemolishing scheduledemolishing workexplosive demolitionselective demolition
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Weather forecasters described the storms as "large and extremely dangerous." The twisters picked up large trucks and slammed them to the ground. They also tore through residential neighborhoods, demolishing homes, smashing cars, and uprooting trees.
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They're demolishing Tom's house.
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