ERASURE Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

erasure

noun

Definition of erasure

as in removal

an act of erasing something accidental erasure of the tape

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Recent Examples of erasure The commemoration this year highlights a trend toward a chilling erasure of history, culture and achievements of African-Americans. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026 Irony involves incongruity, while tragicomedy is about possible congruity—not mutual erasure but the capacity for the tragic and comic to coexist. — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026 Long Covid’s erasure from federal policy was meticulously planned. — Steven Phillips, STAT, 11 June 2026 But the upside of this Carsley erasure is that the show can portray a smooth transition from Southgate straight to Tuchel. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for erasure

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Jim has been frustrated with Wells Fargo ever since its post-asset-cap-removal climb ran into a tough 2025 fourth-quarter earnings report in mid-January.

— Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 July 2026
The Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund also offered to donate the $2 million to the district for maintenance and upkeep of the property, including the removal of invasive plants and clearing two other dirt roads.

— Sooji Nam, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of removal

Noun

The elimination of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal team by Spain also likely affected prices for that quarterfinal because his global fan base is known to increase ticket prices.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Given that genocide involves mass murder and the destruction of life, including the elimination of access to food and medicine, its definition in the Rome Statute overlaps to some extent with the broader definition of crimes against humanity.

— Brian Duignan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026

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Meanwhile, raging forest fires and a red-alert heat wave are shaking up France’s biggest national holiday, forcing the cancellation of traditional fireworks and firefighters’ balls.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
There were more than 10,000 delays and more than 1,200 cancellations on July 5, as many Americans traveled to celebrate Independence Day, according to FlightAware.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 14 July 2026

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