wipeout
noun
destruction, annihilation, or murder.
wipeouts
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pluralof wipeout.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Newsletter writer Robert Prechter correctly predicted the epic bull market in 1982 but then multiple wipeouts that never occurred.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
“But you’ve got to avoid the wipeouts and you’ve got to be positioned at all times for the next wave coming, and it’s a never-ending process,” he told MarketWatch in an interview on Monday.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 4, 2026
The stocks’ wipeouts are particularly notable because both companies tapped into themes that seemed unstoppable.
From Barron's ● Dec. 26, 2025
There have already been some spectacular wipeouts in Olympic warm-up sessions, but so far no serious injuries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2024
As Wang explained, shifting in his seat and gesturing with his hands throughout, Alameda earned an “allow_negative” badge because it helped the firm sidestep the automatic procedures Wang implemented to prevent account overdraws and wipeouts.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2023
