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eradicated

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verb

past tense of eradicate

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Recent Examples of eradicated
Verb
The campaign that originally eradicated screwworm relied on what’s known as the sterile insect technique. — Robert Kelly, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 Stoett argues that if a market is used to encourage removal, the commercial activity should exist because the species needs to be reduced, contained, or eradicated—not because the goal is to establish a sustainable fishery for that species. — Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026 Yet, we’re told by this administration that non-citizen voting is rampant and must be eradicated. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 14 Oct. 2026 How mouthwash affects your oral microbiome The oral microbiome is not a collection of pathogens to be eradicated. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Screwworm had been considered eradicated from the US, Mexico and most of Central America decades ago. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026 Magnus had almost entirely eradicated the type of commentary that divided fans along political and racial lines. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 For decades, deer had populated Santa Rosa Island, but they were eradicated from the island at the end of 2011 to restore its native ecosystem and protect its natural vegetation. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Spray Pesticides If a hornet nest needs to be eradicated, do so at dusk when all of the hornets have returned. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eradicated
Adjective
  • Despite an obliterated navy and air force, Iran wielded significant economic power in the spring.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • After a scoreless first half, Murray scored his first 12 points during a 31-13 burst that erased a 15-point Jazz lead.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • With Thursday's decline, Meta has erased most of its post-Muse bounce.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The plains wolf ecotype was extirpated thanks, mostly, to government eradication efforts, wildlife managers note in the report.
    — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • Turkey abolished the Rumi calendar, which was pinned to the year 1341, and instantly woke up in the Western Gregorian year of 1926.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Even if the position is abolished, the person elected this November would serve in the office through the end of 2027.
    — Isaac Yu, Houston Chronicle, 16 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Pull some treats from the open coffin at Scotto Funeral Home, on the corner of Court Street and 2nd Place, then head to President near Hoyt to gawk at bloodstained windows and mutilated dolls.
    — Fiorella Valdesolo, Curbed, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Ken Russell’s The Devils originally came out in 1971 in a mutilated version, and nobody quite knew what to do with it at the time.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Both the rocket and the camera were destroyed after crashing into the Earth at a speed of about 340 miles per hour.
    — Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Cities outside Paris have been hit hard by the unrest, including Limoges where a fire nearly destroyed the 19th-century city hall.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • This time, Rome killed more than half a million, wiped out nearly 1,000 villages, and banned Jews from Jerusalem.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • After a hip injury wiped out his 2025 season and a new regime took over, his time in South Florida was over.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Rypkema said the region could look to San Antonio’s Under 1 Roof program, which provides low- to moderate-income homeowners with one-time grants of up to $19,000 to fix worn or damaged roofs.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • There are some health concerns related to PTFE coatings when misused, damaged or excessively heated.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Eradicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eradicated. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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