as in eradicating
to destroy all traces of
an effort to save the species from being erased from this earth
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Recent Examples of erasing
The Cubs scored at least one run in the second through seventh innings, erasing what was once a 3-1 Saints’ lead.
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
Nile Rodgers songs have a way of erasing distinctions between the two.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Many Christian nationalists believe in erasing the boundaries between church and state, Andrew Whitehead, a professor of sociology at Indiana University Indianapolis, previously told USA TODAY.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The first is a stretch of the second quarter, when the Wolves were erasing a 19-point deficit.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
At the same time, the disruption is reshaping the calendar of the global events economy that the UAE relies on, but maybe delaying revenue rather than erasing it.
—Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
LeBron James finishes with 41 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers set an NBA postseason record by erasing a 25-point halftime deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 119-114 and take a 3-0 lead.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Today, instead of erasing the past in the name of tourism, hoteliers are leaning into that heritage, merging preservation with architectural creativity.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
But what was liberating was also erasing.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
Nile Rodgers songs have a way of erasing distinctions between the two.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Many Christian nationalists believe in erasing the boundaries between church and state, Andrew Whitehead, a professor of sociology at Indiana University Indianapolis, previously told USA TODAY.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The first is a stretch of the second quarter, when the Wolves were erasing a 19-point deficit.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
At the same time, the disruption is reshaping the calendar of the global events economy that the UAE relies on, but maybe delaying revenue rather than erasing it.
—Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
LeBron James finishes with 41 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers set an NBA postseason record by erasing a 25-point halftime deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 119-114 and take a 3-0 lead.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Today, instead of erasing the past in the name of tourism, hoteliers are leaning into that heritage, merging preservation with architectural creativity.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
But what was liberating was also erasing.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erasing
Verb
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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.—
Nic Puckrin,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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In Namibia, local authorities were producing millions of tons of wood chips while eradicating an invasive bush.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Louisiana lawmakers sent a bill to the governor's desk Wednesday abolishing his job.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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In April 2025, a motley crew gathered in New York City for a conference at Columbia University on abolishing the infinite.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Some had been there so long that corrosion was destroying them.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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This past offseason, discussion and speculation around Major League Baseball was that the Los Angeles Dodgers would be responsible for destroying the sport and the 2027 season.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Erasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erasing. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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