as in erasing
to destroy all traces of
the successful effort to eradicate smallpox around the globe
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Recent Examples of eradicating
Frustratingly, Rubus armeniacus is notoriously difficult to get rid of, as traditional approaches to invasive management such as fire, herbicide, and mowing are insufficient at eradicating the plant.
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The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2026
Incomplete or inappropriate antibiotic courses amplify this effect by exposing bacteria to sub-therapeutic drug concentrations without eradicating them.
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Robert Glatter,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This strategy was key to eradicating the pest for the first time in the 1960s.
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
Some wall texts are labeled The work that remained and describe shortfalls of Obama-era policies and ambitions, such as the Affordable Care Act or eradicating nuclear weapons.
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Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
Blaine begins to relentlessly beat Sam in retaliation for eradicating his wife, Anneliese.
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Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
The new state consumer services agency will focus on eradicating junk fees, increasing online privacy protections and overseeing oil companies, according to Newsom’s office.
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Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
But roots can be deep and seeds can spread easily, making eradicating invasive plants difficult.
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Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
Instead of eradicating catcher framing like full abdication to the robots would have, the challenge system adds new layers to the charade of trying to sell strikes.
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Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2026
Incomplete or inappropriate antibiotic courses amplify this effect by exposing bacteria to sub-therapeutic drug concentrations without eradicating them.
—
Robert Glatter,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This strategy was key to eradicating the pest for the first time in the 1960s.
—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
Some wall texts are labeled The work that remained and describe shortfalls of Obama-era policies and ambitions, such as the Affordable Care Act or eradicating nuclear weapons.
—
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
Blaine begins to relentlessly beat Sam in retaliation for eradicating his wife, Anneliese.
—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
The new state consumer services agency will focus on eradicating junk fees, increasing online privacy protections and overseeing oil companies, according to Newsom’s office.
—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
But roots can be deep and seeds can spread easily, making eradicating invasive plants difficult.
—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
Instead of eradicating catcher framing like full abdication to the robots would have, the challenge system adds new layers to the charade of trying to sell strikes.
—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eradicating
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Maybe Destiny 2 needed to end at some point, but there’s a difference between that and announcing the next stage of the IP, and erasing it from existence and laying off the hundreds of talented team members still making great content right down to the last minute.
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Electronic dance music scholars have noted that countercultural scenes have shifted into a global industry, reshaping or erasing local meanings in favor of commercialization.
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Many of its candidates support entirely eliminating immigration enforcement, abolishing the police, sweeping wealth redistribution and expanding government ownership over significant sectors of the economy.
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But how does that -- how does abolishing prisons or having open borders fit into that?
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Mexican fruit flies are one of the world’s most destructive pests when laying their eggs, destroying or damaging fruit such as apples, grapefruits, avocados, peaches and pears, according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
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But Blue Origin suffered a major setback in May when one of its New Glenn rockets abruptly exploded on the launchpad, destroying vital infrastructure that will take months to rebuild.
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“Eradicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eradicating. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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