razed; razing
1
: to destroy to the ground : demolish
raze an old building
2
a
: to scrape, cut, or shave off
b
archaic
: erase
razer
noun
Synonyms
Examples of raze in a Sentence
an entire city block razed by a terrible fire
the developer razed the old school building and built a high-rise condominium complex
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If successful, the ceasefire would halt fighting that has razed much of heavily urbanised Gaza, killed over 46,000 people, and displaced most of the tiny enclave's pre-war population of 2.3 million, according to Gaza authorities.
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Andrew Mills, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Revitalization efforts would entail either razing the mall or redeveloping around it.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2025
The wildfires still burning in Los Angeles have killed at least 24 people, razed thousands of homes and historic landmarks and destroyed countless treasured items—including creative works stored in the area.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Jan. 2025
Recommended Community In pursuit of a modern capital, Ethiopian leader razes history
At midday Thursday, a small parking lot where the Red Cross set up camp holds about a dozen people looking for direction.
—Ali Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Mills, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Revitalization efforts would entail either razing the mall or redeveloping around it.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2025
The wildfires still burning in Los Angeles have killed at least 24 people, razed thousands of homes and historic landmarks and destroyed countless treasured items—including creative works stored in the area.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Jan. 2025
Recommended Community In pursuit of a modern capital, Ethiopian leader razes history
At midday Thursday, a small parking lot where the Red Cross set up camp holds about a dozen people looking for direction.
—Ali Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Raze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raze. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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