as in removal
an act of erasing something
accidental erasure of the tape
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Recent Examples of erasure
The simultaneous invasions by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union at the beginning of World War II in 1939 nearly led to the erasure of Poland, which went on to survive after the conflict as a Soviet satellite state until transitioning to democracy in 1989 and joining NATO a decade later.
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Organizers have labelled the move a blatant act of erasure that distorts history — a stark contrast to the joy and visibility celebrated at the cookout.
—Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
Selective erasure of data is becoming the foundation for future health decisions.
—Craig Spencer, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
In many ways, Black intertwines her romance with the erasure of these musical icons, speaking to the ways in which trauma can dampen, or even silence, a voice.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Organizers have labelled the move a blatant act of erasure that distorts history — a stark contrast to the joy and visibility celebrated at the cookout.
—Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
Selective erasure of data is becoming the foundation for future health decisions.
—Craig Spencer, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
In many ways, Black intertwines her romance with the erasure of these musical icons, speaking to the ways in which trauma can dampen, or even silence, a voice.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erasure
Noun
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While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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With Brown's impending court date set for later this month, Republicans are calling for the removal of Magistrate Judge Teresa Stokes, who lawmakers argue didn't hold Brown accountable for his past alleged crimes.—
Tierra Cunningham,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes these tipping points arrive at a national scale, such as in the elimination of coal power or the uptake of offshore wind.—
Gregory Barber,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Gastrointestinal disorders affect a dog's stomach and intestines, disrupting digestion, nutrient absorption and waste elimination, according to Hill's Pet.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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While some travelers choose to fly on Thanksgiving Day for lower prices and crowds, most leave at least a day early to avoid the risk of cancellations or delays upending their holiday plans.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Noise Cancellation The AirPods Pro 3 have a new active noise cancellation (ANC) system that Apple says can block out twice as much outside noise as the AirPods Pro 2.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Erasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erasure. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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