as in removal
an act of erasing something
accidental erasure of the tape
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Recent Examples of erasure
For example, Photo Assist now suggests what background items to erase from your photos, and Generative Edit performs the erasures with a single tap.
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PC Magazine, 10 July 2025
By contrast, the Art Institute’s retitling feels like a disappointing act of erasure.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
Many of these videos follow a disturbing but familiar pattern—the extraction and erasure of Black women’s genius, creativity, and contributions.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Later in the night, Tyler Perry pointed to the erasure of Black history that’s been happening around the country.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 10 June 2025
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PC Magazine, 10 July 2025
By contrast, the Art Institute’s retitling feels like a disappointing act of erasure.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
Many of these videos follow a disturbing but familiar pattern—the extraction and erasure of Black women’s genius, creativity, and contributions.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Later in the night, Tyler Perry pointed to the erasure of Black history that’s been happening around the country.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erasure
Noun
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Similarly, when Texas A&M announced plans to eliminate its LGBTQ minor and 51 other low-producing minors and certificates, that school's Faculty Senate Executive Committee and program faculty members opposed it, but Texas A&M Regents approved the removals anyway.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Cincinnati mayoral candidate Cory Bowman, the half brother of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, is calling for the removal of Cincinnati's city manager in response to the viral video fight over the weekend.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
29 July 2025
Noun
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There's a huge demand for an entry-level Tesla EV, especially considering the elimination of the $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax credit.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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The cuts include the elimination of certain unfilled positions, according to a news release.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
23 July 2025
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Operations returned to normal Saturday morning, with only 35 delays and 31 cancellations reported.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Aug. 2025
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The reason behind the numerous cancellations of Edwards vs. Chimaev was COVID-19.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Erasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erasure. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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