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Recent Examples of extinction This is a huge problem that pushes this bird closer to extinction. Stan Tekiela, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025 The site's paleontological importance is underscored by the presence of fossils found in the sedimentary layers, including ammonites, marine reptiles and microorganisms, all of which provide critical insight into life before and after the extinction event. Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025 Lending pandas to zoos across the U.S. and other countries also encourages reproduction and helps save the giant pandas from extinction. Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025 Fish including the delta smelt, Chinook salmon and giant sturgeon are threatened with extinction. Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for extinction 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extinction
Noun
  • The epic destruction that surrounds the Villa today adds an unnerving element to the exhibition’s art historical context.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Because mutually assured destruction has already occurred.
    James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The lawsuit alleged the foreign aid freeze is unlawful, exceeds Trump's authority as president and is causing havoc.
    Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2025
  • The iconic blue alien could be seen causing havoc on the field, crashing a golf cart into a goal post and stealing a broadcaster’s microphone, with cheers from the crowd.
    Carolyn Burt, Orange County Register, 9 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Teams are ranked by wins and losses regardless of region, league or school size.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Just two weeks ago, Boise State basketball was 5-4 in Mountain West play, had lost three straight road games following a last-second loss to Colorado State, and didn’t even seem to have an identity.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The company would be responsible for demolition and construction.
    Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
  • The demolition is valued at $4 million, according to the permit.
    Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025

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“Extinction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extinction. Accessed 17 Feb. 2025.

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