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
Anyelo Ramírez Martínez, 24, was arrested on March 5 in Santiago de Cuba while filming authorities erasing anti-government graffiti on the street.
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Sarah Moreno
june 5, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Two years into his first term, those properties sold through a series of multi-million dollar transactions for more than the 2020 asking price, erasing much of the debt, according to reports.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 6 June 2026
This sci-fi novel imagines a world run by a secret organization, tasked with erasing memories.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The pair continued to speak, Drew erasing certain messages on Davila’s instruction.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 June 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights have taken Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, erasing the Carolina Hurricanes' early 2-0 lead to win a thrilling 5-4 game in Raleigh and set the tone for this best-of-seven series.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Her belief in a universal truth was not unique, but her pursuit of it was relentless and oddly self-erasing.
—Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
Recent research from Goldman Sachs economists shows AI is erasing roughly 16,000 net jobs per month over the past year, and entry-level workers are being hit the hardest.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 2 June 2026
In erasing that early 5-0 deficit, KU claimed its 25th come-from-behind win of the season.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Sarah Moreno
june 5, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Two years into his first term, those properties sold through a series of multi-million dollar transactions for more than the 2020 asking price, erasing much of the debt, according to reports.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 6 June 2026
This sci-fi novel imagines a world run by a secret organization, tasked with erasing memories.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The pair continued to speak, Drew erasing certain messages on Davila’s instruction.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 June 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights have taken Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, erasing the Carolina Hurricanes' early 2-0 lead to win a thrilling 5-4 game in Raleigh and set the tone for this best-of-seven series.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Her belief in a universal truth was not unique, but her pursuit of it was relentless and oddly self-erasing.
—Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
Recent research from Goldman Sachs economists shows AI is erasing roughly 16,000 net jobs per month over the past year, and entry-level workers are being hit the hardest.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 2 June 2026
In erasing that early 5-0 deficit, KU claimed its 25th come-from-behind win of the season.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erasing
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Blaine begins to relentlessly beat Sam in retaliation for eradicating his wife, Anneliese.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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The new state consumer services agency will focus on eradicating junk fees, increasing online privacy protections and overseeing oil companies, according to Newsom’s office.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
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During his 2022 campaign, Fetterman advocated for abolishing the filibuster to help pass legislation.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Avila Chevalier’s campaign priorities also include abolishing ICE, adding affordable housing and securing federal funds to repair the city’s public housing.—
Joseph Strauss,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2026
Verb
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It was compounded when a West Contra Costa storage unit caught fire, destroying Alvin’s belongings, their mother testified.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Truly domesticating bees required a hive with movable frames, one that would allow beekeepers to examine their bees and harvest honey without destroying the colony.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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“Erasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erasing. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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