1. to search through something thoroughly, often making a mess
2. to steal things from a place after searching through it

Examples

• The burglars ransacked the house looking for valuables.
• She ransacked her closet trying to find her favorite dress.
• The students ransacked their backpacks for a pencil.
• Pirates would ransack coastal towns for treasure.
• He ransacked the kitchen drawers searching for the can opener.
• The detective ransacked the suspect's apartment for evidence.
• They ransacked the library looking for information about the topic.