as in removal
an act of erasing something
accidental erasure of the tape
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Recent Examples of erasure
While that sort of thing is par for the course—this time of year, every company that sells TV inventory at scale indulges in a bit of vague, unverifiable boasting about its upfront haul—the status of WBD’s futures market is of particular concern given the erasure of all that NBA commercial tonnage.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2025
So that would be like an erasure type of model.
—Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
Part of the enslavement process was the erasure of language, culture, family and religion.
—Damenica Ellis, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
As so often in New York now, physical erasure meets generational amnesia.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2025
So that would be like an erasure type of model.
—Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
Part of the enslavement process was the erasure of language, culture, family and religion.
—Damenica Ellis, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
As so often in New York now, physical erasure meets generational amnesia.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erasure
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New state laws targeting diversity, equity and inclusion efforts have triggered the complete removal of two policies and new language in a third policy for Metro Nashville Public Schools.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Last year, the program oversaw the removal of 47 burning bushes, 102 invasive pears, 138 Amur honeysuckles, 12,300 square feet of Wintercreeper and several other species.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
20 Aug. 2025
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His standing among the fanbase continues to ebb, with elimination from the Carabao Cup the latest setback.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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The SDGs include a call for universal access to safe water, sanitation, hygiene and the elimination of open defecation by 2030.—
Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The decision also underscores the risks of vocal injury for artists performing demanding live shows night after night, a reality discussed in coverage of other recent touring cancellations.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Neville said he's noticed many boutique and family-run hotels, especially in high-demand spots like Dubrovnik, Prague, and Santorini, booking out earlier than ever, requiring full deposits up front, and enforcing strict cancellation policies.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Erasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erasure. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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