as in removal
an act of erasing something
accidental erasure of the tape
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Recent Examples of erasure
What experts think There’s some good news: At least one repayment plan still leads to debt erasure, said higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz.
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Annie Nova, CNBC, 26 Apr. 2025
The controversy has also reignited concerns about historical erasure during the Trump administration.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The process of erasure is driven by the biofeedback data produced by a living palm oil tree that took center stage in the installation, its condition determining the volume of water and the speed and direction of the brush.
—Naima Morelli, Artforum, 1 May 2025
His existential works explore themes of cultural erasure, myth, and grief.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
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Annie Nova, CNBC, 26 Apr. 2025
The controversy has also reignited concerns about historical erasure during the Trump administration.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The process of erasure is driven by the biofeedback data produced by a living palm oil tree that took center stage in the installation, its condition determining the volume of water and the speed and direction of the brush.
—Naima Morelli, Artforum, 1 May 2025
His existential works explore themes of cultural erasure, myth, and grief.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erasure
Noun
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Check out my top picks for data removal services here.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2025
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Under the infrastructure team, for example, is a debris removal group, a utilities team and a group for hazards such as mudslides, according to a recording of a recovery meeting reviewed by The Times.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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The Vegas Golden Knights find themselves on the cusp of elimination, trailing 3-1 in the NHL's Western Conference Semifinals to the Edmonton Oilers, who won both Game 1 and Game 2 on Vegas' home ice.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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There is a dangerous idea gaining traction in certain political circles: the elimination of birthright citizenship.—
Vilerka Bilbao,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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They were just replaced with a new addition to the lineup, but this pair is still fantastic, with excellent sound quality and class-leading noise cancellation.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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The cancellations have been cheered by Senator Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas, who in February published a list identifying more than a third of the grants that have been terminated.—
Aatish Bhatia,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Erasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erasure. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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