ERADICATION Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

eradication

noun

Definition of eradication

as in elimination

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as in extermination

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Recent Examples of eradication The state agency prohibits keeping the South American species without a special permit for educational, research or eradication purposes, with limited exceptions for pet owners. — Rylan Digiacomo-Rapp, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026 This might disturb the moths, which dislike light and movement, and help begin eradication measures. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026 In response, Natural England, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), the National Trust and the Landmark Trust launched an ambitious eradication project between 2002 and 2004. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 Jenner's smallpox vaccine ultimately led to the global eradication of smallpox, according to the World Health Organization. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 Cattle producers in affected states lost up to $50 million to $100 million per year before full eradication, according to a 2025 analysis from the USDA. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 22 June 2026 The first case of New World Screwworm infection, since its eradication from the country in 1966, was reported in Texas Wednesday by the United States Department of Agriculture. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 17 June 2026 The eradication was the result of multiple sterile fly programs across the south that cost roughly $42 million in the mid 1960s, the equivalent of about $452 million today. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for eradication

Noun

Kelce’s last game was the team’s elimination from the playoffs for the first time in a decade, after a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in mid-December 2025.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
After beating France on Tuesday, the Spanish national soccer team now has more elimination-game wins at AT&T Stadium in the past 10 years than the Cowboys.

— Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of elimination

Noun

If, after applying these treatment measures and preventative actions, the problem persists, seek professional pest extermination services.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026
Grossman arrived at Treblinka—which consisted of separate labor and extermination camps—not long after the Germans had killed nearly all the remaining prisoners and withdrawn.

— Madeleine Wulfahrt, New Yorker, 8 July 2026

Definition of extermination

Noun

Jim has been frustrated with Wells Fargo ever since its post-asset-cap-removal climb ran into a tough 2025 fourth-quarter earnings report in mid-January.

— Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 July 2026
The Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund also offered to donate the $2 million to the district for maintenance and upkeep of the property, including the removal of invasive plants and clearing two other dirt roads.

— Sooji Nam, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of removal

Noun

There were positive signs after a brilliant second half against Bosnia earned a draw in their opener, which was then followed by a 6-0 annihilation of Qatar.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 June 2026
Thus, dark matter annihilation is only a factor when this mysterious stuff is densely clustered in a region like the heart of a galaxy.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 June 2026

Definition of annihilation

Noun

Instead, El-Sayed, who supports Medicare for All and the abolition of ICE, has established himself as both the most progressive candidate in the primary and the front-runner in the polls.

— Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
Once free, Jennings served the abolition movement, wrote the first White House memoir, and witnessed his sons fight with the Union Army in the Civil War.

— Melia Patria, ABC News, 4 July 2026

Definition of abolition

Noun

Growing concerns over wildfire preparedness The destruction of Collins has renewed questions about whether Ontario’s wildfire strategy is keeping pace with increasingly intense fire seasons.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Two Democratic lawmakers have introduced a bill to protect federal artworks, including New Deal-era masterpieces, from possible sale or destruction.

— Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of destruction

Noun

Some assets may be exempt from liquidation, including your primary residence, retirement accounts and Social Security benefits.

— Carson Brunson, CNBC, 9 July 2026
Gumede’s consortium bought Tongaat Hulett out of near liquidation earlier this year, taking control of a business whose mills and grower networks anchor rural economies across Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of liquidation

Noun

Burnham has criticized Starmer's approach to Israel's war with Hamas and the devastation of Gaza.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Their stories recount the devastation to homes and businesses, life in temporary shelters, and the difficult process of rebuilding or relocating.

— Michelle Oliva-Espinosa, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

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