as in to destroy
to deliberately cause the damage or destruction of another's property
he decided to vandalize the store because the owner had kicked him out
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Recent Examples of vandalize
One of the murals of the late Kobe and Gigi Bryant in Downtown Los Angeles has been vandalized.
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Natasha Dye, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
At a dealership in Ontario, Canada, dozens of Tesla vehicles were vandalized at a dealership.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
What if, in an act of anger, he’s basically deleted her face from his memory by vandalizing these photos?
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Two cars belonging to state legislators were vandalized Wednesday in the parking lot of the Colorado Capitol, police said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 8 May 2025
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Natasha Dye, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
At a dealership in Ontario, Canada, dozens of Tesla vehicles were vandalized at a dealership.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
What if, in an act of anger, he’s basically deleted her face from his memory by vandalizing these photos?
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Two cars belonging to state legislators were vandalized Wednesday in the parking lot of the Colorado Capitol, police said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vandalize
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Another key feature of algae oil is its high smoke point of 535 degrees—the temperature at which oil begins to break down, release dangerous chemicals, and destroy its nutrients.—
Jonathan Purtell,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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During the week of my embed, the Russian military identified and destroyed a few of the Vampire pilots’ positions.—
Nataliya Gumenyuk,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2025
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Gannon, one of 80 or 90 agents assigned to the case, testified that serial numbers had been defaced from gun parts possibly so that law enforcement could not trace them.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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Although the Diocese typically purchases a vendor booth for Pride, Danielson says progressive faith leaders stepped up their support after a local rainbow mural was defaced in May 2024.—
Nico Lang,
Them.,
8 May 2025
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Its current office building in the area would be demolished.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2025
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Facing greater competition and sensing more opportunity, the owners decided to close the hotel at the end of May and demolish the building next year.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
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The crash came a little over a year after the Dali, a 984-foot-long cargo ship, lost power while departing Baltimore’s harbor and smashed into the Key Bridge, killing six people and destroying critical infrastructure.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Devers stepped to the plate with a tie score and smashed a 2-1 breaking ball to deep right-center over the bullpen wall, propelling the Red Sox to a 7-6 victory over the Atlanta Braves.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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Thessaloniki, Greece Greece is an iconic travel destination with ancient history, ruins steeped in lore, and picture-perfect Mediterranean beaches.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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In Minnesota, leaders are bracing for the possibility that Trump will pardon Chauvin, who is serving concurrent state and federal prison sentences for murder, violating Floyd's constitutional rights and other crimes.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The refrigerator was not cold enough and two cats roamed the shop, violating state food code.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
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No one was hurt but the Toyota 4Runner the men were inside and another vehicle were damaged.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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In addition to direct contact, Toxoplasma may also damage sperm because the infection promotes chronic inflammation.—
Bill Sullivan,
The Conversation,
28 May 2025
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Decades ago, trash at the local landfill was an even bigger problem.—
Lesley Evans Ogden,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Conservatives, who’ve theoretically supported fiscal responsibility as a defining principle, are trashing the bill, and Republicans for passing it.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
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“Vandalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vandalize. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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