as in removal
an act of erasing something
accidental erasure of the tape
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of erasure
That legacy of erasure is exactly what Beyoncé challenged—and what artists like Kennedy are now reclaiming.
—
Delano Massey, Axios, 22 Mar. 2025
The site found many of the erasures didn’t even adhere to DEI topics.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
This erasure of language goes hand in hand with a broader campaign to control what Americans can read and learn.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 1 Apr. 2025
Georgia’s Republican Representative Andrew Clyde called for the renaming of Washington’s Black Lives Matter Plaza and the erasure of the yellow mural with the movement’s name.
—Karsten Moran, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for erasure
Delano Massey, Axios, 22 Mar. 2025
The site found many of the erasures didn’t even adhere to DEI topics.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
This erasure of language goes hand in hand with a broader campaign to control what Americans can read and learn.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 1 Apr. 2025
Georgia’s Republican Representative Andrew Clyde called for the renaming of Washington’s Black Lives Matter Plaza and the erasure of the yellow mural with the movement’s name.
—Karsten Moran, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for erasure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erasure
Noun
-
In subsequent months, students who participated in the demonstrations have faced suspension, expulsion and, for some international students, removal from the country.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
-
On April 15, the American Civil Liberties Union also filed a lawsuit against DoDEA, claiming that the removal of books violated students’ First Amendment Rights.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Now the Blues are on the brink of elimination, needing to win at home on Friday to keep their season alive.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
-
This has led to elimination of federal positions and programs, cancellation of research grants, and scrubbing of government websites and statistics—all related to these words.—
Eric Reinhart,
Scientific American,
1 May 2025
Noun
-
Regular soldiers were pushed aside (this also included Battlefront 3's cancellation), while 'power fantasy' characters like Starkiller were brought to the forefront again.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
27 Apr. 2025
-
These tricks include: Creating cancellation mazes Removing cancel buttons at critical moments Adding fake urgency with timers Burying important details in fine print These tactics might boost short-term numbers but destroy long-term trust.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Erasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erasure. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share