ERASE Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

erase

verb

i-ˈrās

Definition of erase

as in to eradicate

to destroy all traces of an effort to save the species from being erased from this earth

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Recent Examples of erase The birthright citizenship ruling was a win for democracy — and a warning about erasing history, argues columnist Anita Chabria. — Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 On the spending side, AI could also help erase inefficiencies, particularly in health programs, where administrative costs alone account for one quarter of all expenses. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 2 July 2026 McKinnon was a billionaire in 2021 and 2022 thanks to a surge in software stocks during the time, but saw his fortune tumble as part of a broad selloff that erased billions of dollars from technology valuations. — Kirk Ogunrinde, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new. — Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for erase

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In 1980, smallpox became the first human disease ever eradicated worldwide.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
The rare partnership is giving the tribe an opportunity to introduce its language, history, culture that the federal government once tried to eradicate to soccer fans around the world.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026

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The other reconstruction amendments abolished slavery and expanded voting rights.

— Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Trump and his supporters have repeatedly pushed Senate leaders to abolish the filibuster to pass the election bill, but there's also insufficient support to drastically change the chamber's procedures.

— Dan Mangan,Luke Fountain,Kevin Breuninger,Garrett Downs,Ashley Capoot,Justin Papp, CNBC, 2 July 2026

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The most common type of dementia, which destroys memory and cognitive function, was responsible for 116,022 deaths in 2024, NCHS data shows.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
That book is a revenge fantasy about the former art school professor who seduced her, discarded her and destroyed her confidence as a painter.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 2 July 2026

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