demolishing
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- noun
- /dɪˈmɑːlɪʃɪŋ/
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demolición
- No compensation is to be offered by federal or state agencies for losses on such properties; however, federal funding is to be available for the demolishing of said structures if other disposition cannot be made.
Examples
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Like whatever it may be, there's going to be a Cali demolishing process so that your rebirth can happen.
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Sure, there were a few solar businesses, some windows and doors promoting energy efficiency, but this year only Habitat for Humanity was there touting the tax credits and benefits of recycling building products, and the EPA had a small booth tucked away with all the up-to-date information on demolishing, air quality, and safety.
Blog text (22) -
Obviously, this demolishing of such a significant building has met with public protests, which is understandable when one imagines not only the events that took place there, but also the magnificence of the architecture, described at its opening in 1883 by a local paper.
Academic text (1999) -
I think David Stove's demolishing of Popper in his book Scientific Irrationalism is worth a look for exactly that reason (although ignore most everything else he's written, especially on evolution).
Blog text (15) -
The city announced plans for the demolishing of the old theater to make way for a new shopping complex.
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After years of neglect, the demolishing of the abandoned factory was finally completed, transforming the area.
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Residents expressed their concerns about the demolishing of the historic building, fearing it would change the neighborhood forever.
Synonyms
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3.0
Severe damage that makes something no longer exist or cannot be fixed
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4.2
The act of destroying a building or other structure on purpose
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4.4
The act of tearing down a building to destroy it
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8.8
An action that causes great damage to places and people
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4.2
An act of completely taking down a building so it no longer exists
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Complete destruction that leaves nothing behind
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7.8
The act of completely destroying a building
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Taking down a building so a new one can be built
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The act of destroying a building so it lies flat on the ground
The act of tearing down a building
Taking apart a building so parts can be reused
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Etymology
The word demolishing comes from Latin parts de- meaning 'down' and moliri meaning 'to build', so it originally meant 'to take down what was built'. That's why demolishing today means destroying or tearing down a building.