as in destroyed
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 vandalized
The man had also vandalized a Secret Service vehicle on his way up the home’s driveway, one of the officials said.
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Kathy McCormack, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
At least one of the new parking kiosks was vandalized shortly after being installed.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
A day care facility was vandalized and parents are afraid to send their children to school.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 4 Jan. 2026
In the late spring, his involvement caused a customer revolt, leading to a terrorism campaign from left-wing activists who firebombed and vandalized Tesla vehicles and property.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 Jan. 2026
Another restaurant, Brickland in East Sacramento, was also broken into and vandalized on Christmas Day.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Cultural institutions, including Chhayanaut and Udichi Shilpi Goshthi, were also vandalized as groups moved through parts of the city, torching buildings and damaging property.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 30 Dec. 2025
The situation escalated when some spectators vandalized Brown's truck, breaking the front windshield and opening the door.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
Extremist Israeli settlers have also reportedly vandalized and torched areas around churches and Christian villages.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vandalized
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The Palisades fire killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,000 structures, becoming the third-most destructive fire in state history.—
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One year after the Palisades Fire leveled entire neighborhoods and destroyed thousands of homes, one Malibu resident is stepping up to help rebuild his community with his architectural expertise.—
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The following day, the Newtown Synagogue, also in Sydney, was similarly defaced.—
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Historically, designs of coins or currency that are unpopular with the general public are ripe for being defaced, such as the scratching out of public figures or the complete destruction of the piece.—
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The 13 apartments were damaged by fire, smoke or water.—
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But overloading the dishwasher can result in dirty dishes that need to be put through a second cycle to get clean, and dishes that are crammed in may become damaged.—
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In 2024, the abanonded LaGrave Field baseball stadium was demolished.—
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The tall high-rise buildings not demolished in Gaza City are seen in the far distance.—
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The engine compartment caught fire, so the agent smashed a window to help free her.—
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Windows smashed, citizens detained, citizens shot.—
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McKenzie and Sebastian's decision to embrace the unexpected made their wedding even better when an opposite reaction to the rain could have ruined the whole celebration.—
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But becoming the operator ruined the magic.—
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The crowd overwhelmed the staff and trashed some of the furniture before the party was relocated to the White House lawn.—
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Chase’s former co-star Daniel Curtis Lee even got him a motel room in time for Christmas, though Chase reportedly trashed it within hours of moving in.—
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The addition of those provisions, the lawsuit argues, violated a requirement in the Missouri Constitution that laws only deal with one subject.—
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The lawsuit argues the freeze violated federal law, including the Administrative Procedure Act and constitutional limits on executive power and how Congress appropriates funds.—
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“Vandalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vandalized. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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