as in erasing
to destroy all traces of
the successful effort to eradicate smallpox around the globe
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Recent Examples of eradicating
This makes prediction markets the most useful and precise tool for eradicating exposing insider trading that has ever existed—a tool Congress should rely on heavily, not legislate out of existence.
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Nic Puckrin, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
In Namibia, local authorities were producing millions of tons of wood chips while eradicating an invasive bush.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Instead of eradicating catcher framing like full abdication to the robots would have, the challenge system adds new layers to the charade of trying to sell strikes.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Instead of eradicating synthetic food dyes, which is within his purview as health secretary, Kennedy has focused on using his bully pulpit to pressure food companies to voluntarily remove them.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit, filed March 9 in Los Angeles County Superior Court, claims the plan for eradicating the deer, which have roamed the island for 100 years, was wrongfully approved by the state and needs an environmental review.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Maybe the Clyborns made their money by developing vaccines and eradicating diseases around the world.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026
Yet Aii has struggled to achieve more than a handful of percentage points of its goal of eradicating 100 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions by the decade’s end.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
The very first big project the foundation took on was eradicating hookworm in the American South.
—Christopher Dilella, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Nic Puckrin, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
In Namibia, local authorities were producing millions of tons of wood chips while eradicating an invasive bush.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Instead of eradicating catcher framing like full abdication to the robots would have, the challenge system adds new layers to the charade of trying to sell strikes.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Instead of eradicating synthetic food dyes, which is within his purview as health secretary, Kennedy has focused on using his bully pulpit to pressure food companies to voluntarily remove them.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit, filed March 9 in Los Angeles County Superior Court, claims the plan for eradicating the deer, which have roamed the island for 100 years, was wrongfully approved by the state and needs an environmental review.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Maybe the Clyborns made their money by developing vaccines and eradicating diseases around the world.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026
Yet Aii has struggled to achieve more than a handful of percentage points of its goal of eradicating 100 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions by the decade’s end.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
The very first big project the foundation took on was eradicating hookworm in the American South.
—Christopher Dilella, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eradicating
Verb
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Cody Bellinger contributed to the Yankees erasing a four-run deficit through four innings by driving in three runs.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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But the Flames had converted four times on either odd-man rushes or breakaways, erasing the Ducks’ early 1-0 lead.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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The clock ran out on a bill aimed at moving Georgia to a new time zone, ending supporters’ hopes of abolishing the chore of changing the clocks twice per year.—
Caleb Groves,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The National Women’s Soccer League announced a new CBA in the summer of 2024 that included giving players agency on where they are traded and abolishing expansion and collegiate drafts.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Hamas’ charter calls for destroying Israel.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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When season five begins, Ed is a leader in the separatist group the Sons and Daughters of Mars, a former agent of the ruling order now intent on destroying it.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Eradicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eradicating. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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