as in destroyed
to bring destruction to (something) through violent action
the hurricane ravaged the state and caused billions of dollars worth of damage
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Recent Examples of ravaged
An offense built on length has been ravaged by injuries and some sort of affliction that has the Mets regularly hitting the ball into the ground instead of in the air.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
In the years since, the cartel's two warring factions have ravaged the northern Mexican state in their struggle for territorial control.
—CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
National income per person had fallen from about $8,000 in 2012 to $5,000 in 2024, ravaged by inflation, corruption and sanctions.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Citing the shifting market for her father’s work as one reason behind the closure, Mara also noted that all her family members lost their homes in the Eaton Fire that ravaged the San Gabriel Valley just over a year ago.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 Apr. 2026
Injuries ravaged the group, disrupting any sense of continuity, and Albin is hoping for far better luck up front this year.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
On her 18th birthday, an anxious young woman, Amy (Alexa Swinton) is faced with a family curse that has ravaged her bloodline.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Starring Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson as the titular pop superstar, the movie has been ravaged by critics.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Still, Monday’s earthquake and tsunami warning were a reminder to the quake-prone area of the March 2011 disaster that ravaged large swaths of the northern coast, triggering a nuclear crisis in Fukushima.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
In the years since, the cartel's two warring factions have ravaged the northern Mexican state in their struggle for territorial control.
—CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
National income per person had fallen from about $8,000 in 2012 to $5,000 in 2024, ravaged by inflation, corruption and sanctions.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Citing the shifting market for her father’s work as one reason behind the closure, Mara also noted that all her family members lost their homes in the Eaton Fire that ravaged the San Gabriel Valley just over a year ago.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 Apr. 2026
Injuries ravaged the group, disrupting any sense of continuity, and Albin is hoping for far better luck up front this year.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
On her 18th birthday, an anxious young woman, Amy (Alexa Swinton) is faced with a family curse that has ravaged her bloodline.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Starring Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson as the titular pop superstar, the movie has been ravaged by critics.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Still, Monday’s earthquake and tsunami warning were a reminder to the quake-prone area of the March 2011 disaster that ravaged large swaths of the northern coast, triggering a nuclear crisis in Fukushima.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ravaged
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The assault killed at least seventeen people, including a twelve-year-old boy, wounded dozens, and destroyed buildings.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 24 staff members in Ruiz Verduzco’s office are tasked with assisting victims and their families, establishing programs in communities destroyed by violence and drumming up financial support.—
Molly Quell,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Two young Alabama siblings are dead following an early morning crash, leaving their mother devastated at the sudden loss.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Celeste’s family was overwhelmed and devastated to hear details of the allegations against d4vd during his arraignment on Monday, their attorney, Patrick Steinfeld, told CNN.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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In other words, atrocious starts have ruined the Sox’s season before anyone had a chance to get excited.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Was so excited to make these and they were ruined by your poor recipe like many others!—
Christopher Kostow,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Ravaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ravaged. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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