annihilations

Definition of annihilationsnext
plural of annihilation

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Noun
  • The fossil record suggests these massive creatures disappeared during the sweeping extinctions that marked the end of the Pleistocene.
    Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
  • In a study of 926 species across climatic zones, 47% are undergoing local extinctions, just like the lizards.
    Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 22 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The complex project rolled on, the state turning over $61 million of the subsidy in May 2025 to cover dozens of pending property sales and demolitions.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The measures follow years of accusations by Palestinians that actions by settlers and the military — campaigns of violence, harassment and demolitions — have pushed them from their land.
    Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Asia-Pacific markets whipsawed in volatile trading on Tuesday, with major indices flipping to losses in the morning session, as uncertainty surrounding the war weighs on investor sentiment.
    Hugh Leask,Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Researchers argue that such systems could produce far more energy per unit area than terrestrial solar farms, as orbiting panels operate without atmospheric losses or cloud cover.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Annihilations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annihilations. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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