- present tense form of ravage (3rd person singular).
ravages
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The Godzilla movies, whether American or Japanese, are metaphors for the ravages of warmongering and the despondence of those powerless to escape its wrath.
From Salon ● Mar. 20, 2026
They have found one of the healthiest, most diverse reefs in the region, free from the ravages of the stoney coral disease plaguing the Caribbean.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026
“The arduous reparation from the ravages of the pandemic are all but complete, with the shares now having exceeded the record highs achieved in 2018,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
More than half of Sudan's population is in need of humanitarian aid, the head of the Danish Refugee Council told AFP, as fighting ravages the northeast African nation.
From Barron's ● Nov. 15, 2025
The place was always dark and protected from the ravages of time, like a sealed pyramid.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
