DEMOLITIONS Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

demolitions

noun

plural of demolition

as in destructions

the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless several condemned buildings around the city are undergoing demolition as part of the revitalization program

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Recent Examples of demolitions Miami Beach today may be filled with newcomers, cranes and construction, deals and demolitions. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 The problem is that Chicago lost almost 12% of the rental units in those buildings between 2012 and 2023 due to deconversions to single-family homes, demolitions and other factors, while larger buildings account for most of the unit growth. — Adam Drakulic, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 This year alone, over 3,200 Palestinians have been displaced across the West Bank by settler attacks and demolitions, according to the United Nations. — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 Somebody could also theoretically nominate Crown Center for local historic status, which could allow the Historic Preservation Commission to delay demolitions for up to three years. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026 McMahon said seven office buildings are planned for redevelopment with the potential to create more than 750 residential units, with some demolitions likely. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026 The measure would suspend Historic Preservation Board review across the Downtown Historic District for three years, routing decisions — including demolitions — around the board entirely. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026 There are strict rules in California around the purchasing of dynamite, which is generally restricted to licensed professionals working in mining and quarry operations, building demolitions, tunneling projects and specialized industrial activities. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026 Purchasing dynamite in California is usually restricted to licensed professionals working in industries that may require its use, such as mining, building demolitions and quarry operations, according to the Los Angeles Times. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026

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The project supports countries that are trying to deliver Target 4 of the CBD Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, which calls for governments around the world to halt extinctions and improve the conservation status of endangered species.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
Environmental organizations have decried the change as a complete gutting that will rapidly accelerate extinctions, and have sued in federal court.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

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Mayer’s three professional defeats have now all come in England, following split-decision losses to Alycia Baumgardner in London in 2022 and Natasha Jonas in Liverpool in 2024.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Rather than immediately exposing maneuver forces to direct contact, Russian commanders typically first attempt to inflict sufficient losses on Ukrainian defenders to make the subsequent assault more manageable.

— Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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