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Recent Examples of eradicated
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Iran’s leverage over the crucial Strait of Hormuz hardly has been eradicated; if anything, its leverage has increased as a consequence of the war.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Although the Borrelia burgdorferi infection is typically eradicated by quick treatment, some individuals have persistent symptoms, which are referred to as Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome, according to the CDC.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Measles, once eradicated, has grown to 1,300 cases since an outbreak last year.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
Measles, once eradicated, has grown to 1,300 cases since an outbreak last year.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
The past year has seen the highest rates of measles since before the disease was eradicated in 2000, and the country may already have lost its measles-free status.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Weakening vaccine confidence under his leadership has seen falling compliance rates and outbreaks of previously controlled or eradicated childhood diseases, including measles.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Once eradicated, bobcats have returned to Rhode Island Bobcats were once eradicated from Rhode Island but have returned over the last few decades and are now being spotted more often, according to URI.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
Reasons to Grow Moss in Your Garden Some gardeners consider moss a nuisance to be eradicated from their yards.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Iran’s leverage over the crucial Strait of Hormuz hardly has been eradicated; if anything, its leverage has increased as a consequence of the war.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Although the Borrelia burgdorferi infection is typically eradicated by quick treatment, some individuals have persistent symptoms, which are referred to as Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome, according to the CDC.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Measles, once eradicated, has grown to 1,300 cases since an outbreak last year.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
Measles, once eradicated, has grown to 1,300 cases since an outbreak last year.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
The past year has seen the highest rates of measles since before the disease was eradicated in 2000, and the country may already have lost its measles-free status.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Weakening vaccine confidence under his leadership has seen falling compliance rates and outbreaks of previously controlled or eradicated childhood diseases, including measles.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Once eradicated, bobcats have returned to Rhode Island Bobcats were once eradicated from Rhode Island but have returned over the last few decades and are now being spotted more often, according to URI.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eradicated
Verb
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DeChambeau erased the stroke gained with a birdie on the 17th hole after a great iron shot from the rough left him eight feet from the hole.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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After Jake Cronenworth walked to start the sixth and was erased on Ramón Laureano’s fielder’s choice grounder, Tatis grounded a single through the left side to give the Padres runners at first and second.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Akbar had already incorporated Hindus into the Mughal military and administrative system and abolished the jizyah (a poll tax historically levied on non-Muslims under Islamic law) as part of a policy of inclusion.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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The post of prime minister was abolished, consolidating executive authority in the presidency.—
Roxane Razavi,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Pratt's home was destroyed in the Palisades Fire.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The outlet said the strikes also destroyed homes and caused widespread damage.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The case back then also involved the bodies of naked, mutilated women, plus all the sexism and homophobia that were pervasive in police work in 1998 and are apparently ship-shape today.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Last month, Hawaii endured two flooding disasters that forced hundreds of rescues and wiped out entire streets of homes across Oahu alone.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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Peter and his collaborators behaved as if, without their intervention, the memory of that white child was going to be wiped out of history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ignoring these codes can lead to water stains, discoloration or damaged fabric.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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Celebrity hairstylist Sami Knight recommends focusing on products that support scalp health and strengthen the hair fibers — like the Epres bond repair treatment, which can repair and fortify damaged strands.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Eradicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eradicated. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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