as in destruction
the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless
the state's population of moose has been replenished, having once been hunted almost to extinction
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Recent Examples of extinction
This move could hurt efforts to protect Florida’s rich array of plants and animals, undoing decades of recovery and driving many species closer to the brink of extinction.
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Elise Bennett, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2025
As a young scientist in training, Fischer started with the extinction of ichthyosaurs.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025
The race to save the African penguin Although the African penguin is essential for sustaining coastal ecosystems, the species is on the brink of extinction.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
Many populations and species of fireflies are threatened with extinction in the United States due to these factors.
—Owen Martin, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
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Elise Bennett, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2025
As a young scientist in training, Fischer started with the extinction of ichthyosaurs.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025
The race to save the African penguin Although the African penguin is essential for sustaining coastal ecosystems, the species is on the brink of extinction.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
Many populations and species of fireflies are threatened with extinction in the United States due to these factors.
—Owen Martin, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extinction
Noun
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Despite trillions of dollars at stake, forest destruction—and the corporate role in driving it—is still widely treated as a peripheral issue.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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That's because full destruction of the Iranian program is impossible at this point.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Noun
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At 19, Harper’s poise and control are impressive, and even as a below-average outside shooter, his ability to create havoc in the paint and leverage his downhill gravity should translate to the pros immediately.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Minor presents a similar challenge with her speed and ability to create havoc.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Rage, fatigue, mood swings, memory loss, hot flashes, itchy ears, inability to sleep, loss of libido, hair thinning, depression, weight gain, sore knees, night sweats, incontinence.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
15 May 2025
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The third and last lawyer was Kelsi Corkran, who represented individual families who are facing the loss of birthright citizenship, as well as immigrant advocacy groups.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
15 May 2025
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Their 10-0 demolition of Brest in the play-off round sent shockwaves around Europe.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Thunder set playoff record in demolition of Nuggets The Oklahoma City Thunder demolished the Denver Nuggets 149-106 on Wednesday to level the series at 1-1.—
Matias Grez,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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“Extinction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extinction. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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