as in to destroy
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
a lightning strike vaporized the tree
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Recent Examples of vaporize
The impact vaporized rocks, releasing large quantities of sulfur and dust into the air.
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Tim Vernimmen, JSTOR Daily, 19 June 2025
The fireball radius indicated on the maps (inner yellow circle), represents everything that would be vaporized by intense heat rising to millions of degrees F.
—Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
The ship carried 47 men and 11,200 tons of kerosene (then known as vaporizing oil).
—Asia London Palomba, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 June 2025
Or would automation and artificial intelligence end up vaporizing those jobs as well?
—Christian Paz, Vox, 14 Apr. 2025
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Tim Vernimmen, JSTOR Daily, 19 June 2025
The fireball radius indicated on the maps (inner yellow circle), represents everything that would be vaporized by intense heat rising to millions of degrees F.
—Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
The ship carried 47 men and 11,200 tons of kerosene (then known as vaporizing oil).
—Asia London Palomba, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 June 2025
Or would automation and artificial intelligence end up vaporizing those jobs as well?
—Christian Paz, Vox, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vaporize
Verb
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The lawsuit alleges that Merit Street’s business partner, Trinity Broadcasting of Fort Worth, destroyed its television network and forced the bankruptcy declaration.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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Experts have long assumed that the instrument had been destroyed or lost to history.—
Asia London Palomba,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
Verb
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It was held at Isaza’s grandparents’ house, which was about to be demolished.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
10 July 2025
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Shops at Sunset Place, a landmark mall in South Miami, will be demolished and replaced by towers filled with condos, a hotel, offices, a theater and restaurants.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Sophisticated travelers can savor world-class dining, from rich Hakata ramen to the most delicious gyoza, or explore modern art, castle ruins, and shops run by local artisans.—
Mark Lakin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Olivia Lloyd
July 9,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
Verb
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But the resulting scandal shatters her reputation, as well as that of Nina’s teenage daughter, Clara.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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In those terrifying moments, Ryan shattered a window in a final attempt to get his family out.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Hill Country was devastated by flash flooding on July 4 after torrential downpours caused the Guadalupe River to rise to near 30 feet.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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John Tufts The Grand Canyon North Rim, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, has been devastated by the Dragon Bravo wildfire.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Day camp providers and schools are warning that a Trump administration funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income American families and wipe out some after-school programming next year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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Social media is abuzz with Tatsuki's prophecy of a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami wrecking her home country of Japan -- a place prone to natural disasters but also a top destination for many in Asia -- sometime between July 5 and 7.—
Britt Clennett,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The other oar was smashed off, and the raft was littered up with leaves and branches and dirt.—
John Nogowski,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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Odie's menu includes smash burgers and signature drinks inspired by band members.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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“Vaporize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vaporize. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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