demolition
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Synonyms
annihilation, decimation, demolishment, desolation, destruction, devastation, extermination, extinction, havoc, loss, mincemeat, obliteration, ruin, ruination, wastage, wreckage
Antonyms
building, construction, erection, raising
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The first of the project鈥檚 three parts, which relates to the demolition and relocation of fences on the site, is already underway. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Cars still can鈥檛 cross Park Boulevard near Petco Park. This $21M check should change that," 18 June 2019 After receiving man of the match recognition in the 7-3 pre-season demolition of city rival Real Madrid, Felix began his La Liga career with a performance that showcased his immense talent. — Matias Grez, CNN, "Europe's next generation of football stars shine across the continent," 19 Aug. 2019 A decade ago, the Baltimore City Council president dispatched a junior aide to deliver a speech to mark the demolition of a blighted neighborhood in Northeast Baltimore. — Ian Duncan, baltimoresun.com, "A child of tough Baltimore streets, Brandon Scott now heads the City Council. He may be aiming higher.," 15 Aug. 2019 Until April 2018, Libertyville maintained a longtime moratorium on the demolition of any buildings in the downtown, Sandine said. — Phil Rockrohr, chicagotribune.com, "Despite demolition request, Liberty Theater still may survive in downtown Libertyville, officials say," 15 Aug. 2019 Preservationists are at work though, gathering signatures for a petition to stop the demolition. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "State Farm鈥檚 Art Deco former headquarters at risk of demolition," 14 Aug. 2019 If the Council does not make a decision by Aug. 31, nonhistoric status is automatically conferred on the building and the demolition can proceed. — Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, "Historic status of Tom鈥檚 Diner up to Denver City Council as owner confirms plans to close," 7 Aug. 2019 In an update to the original piece, it is shared that demolition of the building's interior started on Tuesday. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, "WATCH: Country Music Landmark Being Knocked Down for Margaritaville Atlanta," 3 Aug. 2019 To dictate its elimination is an implicitly autocratic move, similar in spirit, if not scale, to the deliberate demolition of ancient art and artifacts by the Taliban and the Islamic State. — Roberta Smith, New York Times, "The Case for Keeping San Francisco鈥檚 Disputed George Washington Murals," 26 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'demolition.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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