as in destruction
the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless
idealists who seek the annihilation of all forms of prejudice
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Recent Examples of annihilation
Maybe family annihilation is too bleak for a satirical comedy after all.
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Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
The question is, as more companies embrace this new era, what jobs are most at risk of annihilation?
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
His remarks accept the annihilation of Palestinians abroad and their lack of safety in America.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Neither the annihilation of the state nor tariffs may cause a recession, but uncertainty might.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for annihilation
Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
The question is, as more companies embrace this new era, what jobs are most at risk of annihilation?
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
His remarks accept the annihilation of Palestinians abroad and their lack of safety in America.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Neither the annihilation of the state nor tariffs may cause a recession, but uncertainty might.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annihilation
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Faced with the raging wars of recent years, with their inhuman horrors and countless deaths and destruction, Pope Francis incessantly raised his voice imploring peace and calling for reason and honest negotiation to find possible solutions.—
ABC NEWS,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2025
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From hurricanes to wildfires, the U.S. has endured 403 billion-dollar climate and weather disasters since 1980—leaving behind a trail of destruction that’s cost the country more than $2.9 trillion.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Long genetic and social isolation in Neanderthals before their extinction Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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Once the end-Triassic extinction struck, no non-crocodylomorph pseudosuchians survived despite being so dominant.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
16 Apr. 2025
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That doesn’t include further havoc caused during the upcoming rainy season.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Brady Tkachuk is considered an X-factor in this series because of his ability to create havoc in the corners and in front of the net.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Devices that aren’t fused, and are therefore safe to move, are taken to a demolition site in the middle of a field.—
Lynsey Addario,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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As written, the bills would also allow demolitions without review in other local historic districts, including the city of Miami’s Miami Modern, or MiMo, district on Biscayne Boulevard.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2025
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Under the budget plan, overall NASA funding would drop to about $20 billion, down from $24.9 billion in fiscal year 2024, a loss of about 20%.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Cunningham’s injuries, also extensive, were detailed in the lawsuit, including significant disfigurement, extensive surgical reconstruction and loss of mobility.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Annihilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annihilation. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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