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
The will toward self- annihilation is a famil- iar human characteristic.
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Harpers Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
The first is to expose Hamas’s criminality and the futility of its terror, which has led to the annihilation of Gaza.
—Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 23 Sep. 2025
Each side sees itself as defending the nation from annihilation, and the other side not as a rival but as an enemy.
—Marly Berlin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Anyone making the case for Hiroshima and Nagasaki’s annihilation then is making the case for our annihilation now.
—Book Marks
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
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Harpers Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
The first is to expose Hamas’s criminality and the futility of its terror, which has led to the annihilation of Gaza.
—Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 23 Sep. 2025
Each side sees itself as defending the nation from annihilation, and the other side not as a rival but as an enemy.
—Marly Berlin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Anyone making the case for Hiroshima and Nagasaki’s annihilation then is making the case for our annihilation now.
—Book Marks
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annihilation
Noun
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The viral photos and videos of the destruction have elicited strong emotions for many Americans.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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As time passes, pressure increases, communication falters, and every decision carries the weight of potential destruction.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
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What remains is devastation at an almost unimaginable scale.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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The devastation was so severe that rebuilding and recovery seemed years away.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
18 Oct. 2025
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Before getting protection under the Endangered Species Act in 1970, North Atlantic right whales were hunted commercially, which led to their near extinction in the early 1900s, according to the Marine Mammal Commission.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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But over exploitation often followed, leading to depletions and extinctions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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To better understand how these storms can wreak so much havoc, our research team created simulations to show how storms interact with Earth’s natural magnetic shield and trigger the dangerous geomagnetic activity that can shut down electric grids.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Oct. 2025
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The purpose of this drug production is the sale of massive amounts of product into the United States, causing death, destruction, and havoc.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The images that emerged last week of the sudden demolition of the White House’s entire East Wing have inspired an array of feelings.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s recent demolition of the East Wing to construct a new multimillion-dollar ballroom has sparked a wave of criticism, including from historians and preservation groups.—
Dominick Mastrangelo,
The Hill,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Toronto Blue Jays bounced back from a tough Game 3 loss to even the World Series at two games apiece following a 6-2 Game 4 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday.—
Wayne Sterling,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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The situation could result in potential discipline for the Ravens, ranging from fines or loss of draft picks to possible suspensions if the NFL determines a serious violation occurred.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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The study continued until deportations to the Treblinka extermination camp, where many of the researchers would ultimately perish, began, in 1942.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
18 Oct. 2025
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Besides extermination, these companies also may be able to assist with locating and sealing entry points or making other recommendations for exclusion.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Annihilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annihilation. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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