LIQUIDATE Synonyms: 139 Similar and Opposite Words

liquidate

verb

ˈli-kwə-ˌdāt

Definition of liquidate

as in to eradicate

to destroy all traces of a decisive act that liquidated all doubts and fears about his governing abilities

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as in to assassinate

to put to death deliberately his first act as absolute ruler was to liquidate his opponents

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as in to pay

to give what is owed for used our lottery winnings to liquidate our debts

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repudiate

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Recent Examples of liquidate Under Chapter 11, Camp Mystic could attempt to reorganize and continue operating - or liquidate entirely. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 24 June 2026 More than $50 million in short positions were liquidated within 24 hours, Coinglass data show. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 June 2026 Ultimately, Evans allegedly told the victims that their curse was tied to finances, and that the only way to remove the curse was to liquidate their holdings and send the money to her in cash or gold bars, according to court documents. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026 Aviation experts said a revival would come with substantial challenges because Spirit left behind billions in debt and its assets are being liquidated. — Bri Buckley, Miami Herald, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for liquidate

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Four Months Before the Wedding If your primary concern is eradicating sun spots or hyperpigmentation before your wedding—whether that be on your face or body—speak with your dermatologist about the possibility of laser treatments.

— Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 23 July 2026
Four centuries later, in the mid-20th century, China’s government similarly encouraged people to eradicate over a billion sparrows to prevent them from depleting grain supplies.

— Elan Abrell, The Conversation, 22 July 2026

Definition of eradicate

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One of the most famous examples comes from Archbishop Óscar Romero, who was assassinated in 1980 and declared a saint by Pope Francis in 2018.

— Gina Perez, The Conversation, 21 July 2026
Then, a few weeks later, Israel blew up the ongoing talks by assassinating both Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas representative leading peace talks in Qatar, and Mohammed Deif, a top decision-maker inside Gaza.

— David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

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There are also annual membership options, as adults can pay $300 for the year, seniors pay $200 and youngsters pay $75.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
The Premier League, having asked for proof of the justification in paying that fee for Maatsen, approved the deal.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026

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Ungrounding, on the other hand, aims to remove a society from its place and erase all traces to its previous existence.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Photographs capture her outline in the mud of a creek bank; in the snow blown against a tree trunk; in an arrangement of branches and flowers leaned against a tree; and in the sand on a beach, already being erased by the waves.

— Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of erase

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The idea that his legacy should hinge on the outcome of one game — let alone a game settled on a penalty shootout — was the 1,003rd game of his career for club and country.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026
The alum attaches itself to pollutants, including algae, and creates a snowlike mixture that settles to the bottom of the facility’s pond.

— Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026

Definition of settle

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Under the 1866 treaty, the tribe abolished slavery and granted citizenship to the formerly enslaved.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Credits have been a key to Tesla’s profitability in previous challenging quarters, but they were abolished in the United States with Musk’s blessing in 2025.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2026

Definition of abolish

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Abarca called the hearing after Homeland Security Investigations executed a criminal search warrant at the food manufacturer, an operation that resulted in multiple people being taken into custody.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Don’t expect your kid to get the hang of it on day one, and don’t force them to execute their routine perfectly every morning, without any fuss or pushback.

— Parents, Parents, 17 July 2026

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