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
Additionally, architecture must be connected and long-term ecosystem partners need to be treated as strategic capability extensions, not interchangeable vendors that operate on short-term rotations, erasing institutional memory.
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Harpreet Sidhu, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Removing it can also remove , which helps stop someone else from erasing, activating and reselling your phone.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
The magic on the pitch during the World Cup has a way of erasing everything that happens off it – for better or worse.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
Ultimately, this synergy proves that the future of retail lies in erasing the barrier between physical products and digital engagement, turning everyday logistical touchpoints into powerful engines for brand loyalty.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Wednesday’s Game 4 was historic as the Knicks overcame the largest deficit in NBA Finals history, erasing a 29-point difference in the second half.
—Leocciano Callao, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
None of this—erasing a 29-point deficit, these Knicks being one game away from hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy—was supposed to happen.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026
The Knicks won Wednesday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 after erasing their opponent’s 29-point lead in a historic comeback.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
The Knicks, who are seeking their first NBA championship since 1973, pulled off the largest comeback in Finals history, erasing a 29-point advantage held by the Spurs and winning 107-106.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 11 June 2026
Harpreet Sidhu, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Removing it can also remove , which helps stop someone else from erasing, activating and reselling your phone.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
The magic on the pitch during the World Cup has a way of erasing everything that happens off it – for better or worse.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
Ultimately, this synergy proves that the future of retail lies in erasing the barrier between physical products and digital engagement, turning everyday logistical touchpoints into powerful engines for brand loyalty.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Wednesday’s Game 4 was historic as the Knicks overcame the largest deficit in NBA Finals history, erasing a 29-point difference in the second half.
—Leocciano Callao, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
None of this—erasing a 29-point deficit, these Knicks being one game away from hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy—was supposed to happen.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026
The Knicks won Wednesday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 after erasing their opponent’s 29-point lead in a historic comeback.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
The Knicks, who are seeking their first NBA championship since 1973, pulled off the largest comeback in Finals history, erasing a 29-point advantage held by the Spurs and winning 107-106.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erasing
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Renz said his team is using the DNR's experiences in eradicating the plant to learn how to speed up the process.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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By circumventing and nearly eradicating its roots, the brand was met with positive and negative responses.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
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Citing his leadership, Senate Republicans in 2023 proposed abolishing the institute and divvying up its functions.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
21 Aug. 2025
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Trump and members of his administration have also repeatedly suggested abolishing the agency — though the president did pave the way for FEMA to assist in relief from the Texas floods in July.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Rather than destroying employment, AI would improve small-business competitiveness, seeding novel job categories around AI development, oversight, and maintenance.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
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This week's Thai attacks, which stem from a long-running border dispute between the two Southeast Asian nations, have also forced more than 20,000 from their homes in several communities, the Cambodian ministry said, along with destroying infrastructure, damaging temples disrupting public services.—
Morgan Winsor,
ABC News,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Erasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erasing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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