liquidating

verb

present participle of liquidate
1
as in eradicating
to destroy all traces of a decisive act that liquidated all doubts and fears about his governing abilities

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2
as in murdering
to put to death deliberately his first act as absolute ruler was to liquidate his opponents

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3
as in paying
to give what is owed for used our lottery winnings to liquidate our debts

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Recent Examples of liquidating No one questioned why an elderly customer was wiring money for the first time in decades, liquidating the accounts, or appearing anxious. — Ari Maas, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026 Levers to pull Investors often cite Strategy’s ability to survive the 2022 bear market without liquidating bitcoin as a key part of its bull case. — Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 9 June 2026 The flip side of all that buying is plenty of selling as investors need to raise cash for stock purchases by liquidating other shares in their portfolios. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 8 June 2026 Upon the official death notice of Iowa State gymnastics, the conversation shifted overnight—from saving the program to liquidating its assets. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026 The Onion is taking over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ Infowars brand as courts are liquidating the bankrupt far-right talk show host’s companies following the more than $1 billion in defamation judgments against him. — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 With Spirit Airlines reportedly possibly liquidating in the near future, Arnold Palmer Regional Airport is bracing for its sole carrier of 15 years to go away. — Christopher Derose, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026 By 1941, the Disney brothers were forced to seriously consider selling or liquidating the company. — Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026 That $1,800 figure may seem small in isolation, but during a down market, keeping that money invested rather than liquidating shares at depressed prices compounds the benefit significantly over time. — Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liquidating
  1. eradicating
  2. murdering
  3. paying
  4. erasing
  5. assassinating
  6. settling
  7. abolishing
  8. executing
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  • This oral therapy marks a major step toward eradicating cardiovascular disease.
    — Robert Glatter, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • When William and his brother, Prince Harry, were young boys, the former Princess of Wales would regularly take them to homeless shelters, and eradicating homelessness has become a cornerstone of the future king’s royal work.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 30 June 2026
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  • Patty Gifford's late mother, Barbara Ryan, sobbed in court when Sochor was found guilty of murdering her daughter, according to the Sun Sentinel.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • She was eventually charged with murdering nine people, including several of her tenants.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 7 July 2026
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  • By purchasing the Staycation Parks Pass for $25, however, park goers can enter with their own vehicles without paying for each individual visit.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • Broward Health and Memorial Health have accused Florida Blue of not paying them enough for care, while the health insurer is accusing them of wanting too much money.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
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  • These hit the ticker the same day IBM cratered 25%, erasing roughly $40 billion in market value on a revenue miss that, in any other environment, would have been unremarkable.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • Elon Musk’s rocket, satellite and artificial intelligence company has plunged one-third from its post-listing peak, erasing nearly $850 billion in value.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
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  • Attorneys at a key hearing for the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk sparred over whether a police interview should be made public, with Kirk’s family attorney saying that sealing it will only sow distrust in the justice system.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 July 2026
  • The 23-year-old man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University will be in court this week for the most substantial hearing so far in his murder case.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
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  • Oyster was checked by a specialist vet who deemed her as healthy and has since been settling into a sanctuary with specialist facilities for primates.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • If big-city energy appeals, with days spent wandering between markets and museums before settling into a top table for dinner, then the Western Cape—home to Cape Town—might be the best choice.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 21 July 2026
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  • Lisa Walker-Yeager Lisa Walker-Yeager is running a campaign focused on abolishing or significantly reducing the property tax burden that residents, particularly senior citizens, have at a time when most goods and services are more expensive.
    — Sofi Zeman July 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
  • Polling found that support for abolishing ICE surged even among Republicans after the killing of the 37-year-old ICU nurse.
    — Michael Loria, USA Today, 15 July 2026
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  • Did the thought of legacy weigh on your mind while putting together and executing these shows?
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 20 July 2026
  • Events require real expertise at every level, and the organizations executing best treat talent as a strategic input, drawing on specialized people across strategy, production, content and logistics to build a structure that scales.
    — Anthony Donnarumma, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
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