as in erases
to destroy all traces of
the successful effort to eradicate smallpox around the globe
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Recent Examples of eradicates
The path to health involves aggressive treatment that eradicates the disease.
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Pedro A. Rojas Arroyo, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Bonacini wants gold — a sterilizing cure that eradicates every trace of the virus and cannot return.
—Jia H. Jung, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
Pedro A. Rojas Arroyo, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Bonacini wants gold — a sterilizing cure that eradicates every trace of the virus and cannot return.
—Jia H. Jung, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eradicates
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Food and drink The casual, open-plan kitchen erases the divide between Sussurro’s chefs and guests, inviting collaboration and conversation sparked by the display of fresh produce harvested straight from the on-site garden or sourced from organic farmers’ markets.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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The second annual Jambaloo erases that notion.—
Thor Christensen,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Instead, this measure abolishes them.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Iranian parliament has just approved a law that abolishes prison sentences for those who had to leave Iran illegally.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
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And God does and kills everybody and destroys everything.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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His stance joins a bipartisan chorus, including GOP leaders and Governor Shapiro, warning that inciting violence against Jewish neighbors destroys the path toward peace.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Eradicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eradicates. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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