ERASURES Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

erasures

noun

plural of erasure

as in removals

an act of erasing something accidental erasure of the tape

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Recent Examples of erasures Other red flags are alterations, cross-outs or erasures. — Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026 Schomburg spent his life defying these prohibitions and erasures. — Laura E. Helton, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026 Then, amid the pandemic, my research on cultural destruction was suddenly everywhere as Azerbaijan launched a war in our ancestral homeland—fought in the shadow of erasures like Djulfa. — Simon Maghakyan, Time, 30 Jan. 2026

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According to reports, the first CO₂ removals are expected to begin sometime in late 2027.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
At first, Feeley and ICE officials said the temporary removals of detainees from Krome and other South Florida immigration facilities totaled 47 and resulted from fire threats in June and other factors, such as a lack of beds.

— Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Definition of removals

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After 103 matches and 46 eliminations, the 2026 World Cup comes down to finalists Spain and Argentina.

— Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Many institutions are grappling with budget cuts, program eliminations, and closures due to declining enrollment and financial pressures.

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of eliminations

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Lawmakers have also approved some measures authorizing private investment into the tourism industry, which has been devastated by the departure of hotel giants in response to US sanctions and flight cancellations due to fuel shortages.

— Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
The app automatically tracks your flight details and sends alerts for delays, cancellations, and potential refunds.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of cancellations

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