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as in erased
to destroy all traces of
in a stroke, the March snowstorm obliterated our hopes for an early spring
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Recent Examples of obliterated
Joe Vardon, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Gentry obliterated the preseason juggling test administered by Denver North head coach Clay Porter.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Indiana obliterated Alabama, with the one win being Texas over Michigan.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
On the recto is the full self-portrait, its face obliterated by the forceful insert of another Rembrandt image.
—James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
The psychological thriller has obliterated projections, with early tracking suggesting a $40 million to $50 million domestic debut.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 31 May 2026
The Cavs obliterated the previous all-time record of 188 (LSU, 1997).
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Fullerton’s reserves have been obliterated.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
After a disastrous conversation, Bear ends up making the wish himself, breaking the stick and wishing that Nikki would love him more than anyone else in the world, his caution obliterated by emotion.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
Verb
The Knicks are 3-0 this postseason in closeout games and have obliterated their opponents each time.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Gentry obliterated the preseason juggling test administered by Denver North head coach Clay Porter.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Indiana obliterated Alabama, with the one win being Texas over Michigan.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
On the recto is the full self-portrait, its face obliterated by the forceful insert of another Rembrandt image.
—James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
The psychological thriller has obliterated projections, with early tracking suggesting a $40 million to $50 million domestic debut.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 31 May 2026
The Cavs obliterated the previous all-time record of 188 (LSU, 1997).
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Fullerton’s reserves have been obliterated.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
After a disastrous conversation, Bear ends up making the wish himself, breaking the stick and wishing that Nikki would love him more than anyone else in the world, his caution obliterated by emotion.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obliterated
Adjective
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The plains wolf ecotype was extirpated thanks, mostly, to government eradication efforts, wildlife managers note in the report.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Stocks rose on Wall Street Thursday and erased most of their losses from a day earlier to notch weekly gains.—
Damian J. Troise,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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It's believed a similar construction may have existed early on at Stonehenge itself, but any traces of that structure would have been erased as development continued into what is there today.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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According to the Times coverage of the incident and subsequent lawsuit, the scenes shown in the classroom included autopsies, decaying cadavers and live animals being butchered, mutilated and tortured.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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But the most difficult parts also offer ways forward — news that arrives via a skull, a mutilated body, evidence of closure in many respects of the word.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the 1960s, screwworm was eradicated from America thanks to robust foreign assistance.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
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The sound of water, which normally underlay everyday life, had been momentarily eradicated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Multiple agencies from the region helped local first responders search and assess damaged areas, town officials said on social media.—
DAVE COLLINS,
Arkansas Online,
13 June 2026
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Residents began sharing reports on neighborhood Facebook groups in recent days, with several posting photos of damaged tires and doorbell camera footage from around the area of 77th Street to 81st Street, between Brookside Street and Oak Street.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The crash sparked a fire that destroyed the aircraft, which was operating as a skydiving flight, according to the NTSB.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The fire burned more than 60 acres and destroyed several structures, including homes, according to CBS Los Angeles.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Sampaio rushed over to the mangled car and managed to free the unconscious man in the driver’s seat.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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An accompanying photograph dated May 30th shows a mangled, banana-less strip of duct tape stuck to a white wall.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 June 2026
Verb
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About 20 African countries actively uphold term limits, the think tank says, while others have abolished or circumvented them, or are under military regimes that have suspended constitutional rule, allowing long-serving leaders to remain in office.—
Farai Mutsaka,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Pittman said the holiday should instead recognize the ratification of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery nationwide later that year.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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“Obliterated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obliterated. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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