as in to eradicate
to destroy all traces of
an effort to save the species from being erased from this earth
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Recent Examples of erase
Pinch-hitter Miguel Rojas launched a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers erased an early deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Monday night in the opener of a six-game homestand.
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ABC News, 16 June 2026
The Trojans had erased a four-run deficit to beat Mississippi 12-8 on Sunday, but there would be no comeback this time.
—CBS News, 16 June 2026
During Game 4, the Knicks completed the largest comeback in NBA playoff history, erasing a 29-point deficit to go up 3-1 against the Spurs.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 15 June 2026
Moments after the Knicks completed the largest comeback in NBA Finals history in Game 4 — erasing a 29-point deficit to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs — Stiller burst through the postgame interview room doors like the Kool-Aid Man.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
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ABC News, 16 June 2026
The Trojans had erased a four-run deficit to beat Mississippi 12-8 on Sunday, but there would be no comeback this time.
—CBS News, 16 June 2026
During Game 4, the Knicks completed the largest comeback in NBA playoff history, erasing a 29-point deficit to go up 3-1 against the Spurs.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 15 June 2026
Moments after the Knicks completed the largest comeback in NBA Finals history in Game 4 — erasing a 29-point deficit to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs — Stiller burst through the postgame interview room doors like the Kool-Aid Man.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erase
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Once established, the mollusks are extremely difficult to eradicate and can damage drinking water systems, irrigation infrastructure and hydroelectric facilities while disrupting native aquatic ecosystems.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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This neighborhood plan mimics ones used to eradicate the insects on islands.—
Maggie Penman,
Washington Post,
14 June 2026
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The story of Maria José of Savoy, who served as queen of Italy after World War II for only 27 days before Italians voted to abolish the monarchy, is set to be the subject of a new historical drama.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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In 1926, diplomats gathered beneath the high ceilings of the League of Nations in Geneva to draft the world's first international treaty abolishing slavery.—
Nicole F. Roberts,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Terminix utilizes the advanced Sentricon baiting system alongside traditional liquid barriers to destroy subterranean colonies entirely.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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“Erase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erase. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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