as in removal
an act of erasing something
accidental erasure of the tape
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Recent Examples of erasure
And its erasure marked the beginning of centuries of political attempts to pretend that slavery never happened.
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Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
In a way, Fanny Hill, their best album, predicts this possibility of erasure and pushes against it.
—Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 3 May 2026
This is a rich, complex memoir in which Foo explores her familial roots, the impact of intergenerational trauma in Asian-American immigrant communities, the failures of American healthcare, and the patriarchal erasure of women’s suffering.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Other red flags are alterations, cross-outs or erasures.
—Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
In a way, Fanny Hill, their best album, predicts this possibility of erasure and pushes against it.
—Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 3 May 2026
This is a rich, complex memoir in which Foo explores her familial roots, the impact of intergenerational trauma in Asian-American immigrant communities, the failures of American healthcare, and the patriarchal erasure of women’s suffering.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Other red flags are alterations, cross-outs or erasures.
—Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erasure
Noun
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This has included the removal and remote storage of artifacts from 240 classified heritage sites, and the complete destruction of 124 of those sites.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
15 May 2026
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When a consumer requests removal, companies can delete raw data.—
Chai Outmezguine,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Here is the schedule for the Big 12 Tournament, which is played in a single-elimination format.—
Jim Barnes
May 18,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
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Joining the Steelers last season offered inconsistency and a first-round elimination from the playoffs.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Noun
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This plan also offers features of a standard travel insurance policy like trip cancellation, trip delay and baggage coverage.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Following the news of the cancellation, Colbert revealed his next big project in March.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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“Erasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erasure. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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