ERASURE Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

erasure

noun

Definition of erasure

as in removal

an act of erasing something accidental erasure of the tape

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Recent Examples of erasure The manager appears completely unaware this might amount to cultural erasure. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 June 2026 Ciba’s account of Williams’s posthumous management shows how erasure can operate through genteel forms. — Literary Hub, 26 June 2026 The commemoration this year highlights a trend toward a chilling erasure of history, culture and achievements of African-Americans. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026 Irony involves incongruity, while tragicomedy is about possible congruity—not mutual erasure but the capacity for the tragic and comic to coexist. — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for erasure

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Noun

In severe cases, particularly when other treatments have failed, a hysterectomy with or without removal of the ovaries may also be considered.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Refer to your owner’s manual for specific filter removal instructions.

— Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 6 July 2026

Definition of removal

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The Socceroos are playing in the knockout stage for the third time in 20 years but have yet to win an elimination game.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the deciding goal in a shootout, and Egypt won its debut in the elimination round of the World Cup by beating Australia 4-2 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw Friday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Definition of elimination

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In the event of cancellation, Sponsor will award the Prize in a drawing from among all eligible, non-suspect entries received prior to cancellation.

— AJC.com, AJC.com, 30 June 2026
Designed for travel, work or leisure, the EH13 features intelligent hybrid active noise cancellation for a more focused listening experience.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of cancellation

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