1
as in eradicating
to destroy all traces of
a decisive act that liquidated all doubts and fears about his governing abilities
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2
as in murdering
to put to death deliberately
his first act as absolute ruler was to liquidate his opponents
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3
as in paying
to give what is owed for
used our lottery winnings to liquidate our debts
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Recent Examples of liquidating
But this comes at the cost of EchoStar liquidating most of its spectrum licenses, according to MoffettNathanson Research.
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PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Managing or liquidating such a massive position during volatility could pose challenges that smaller firms avoid.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Giarratana secured a $340 million financing deal after liquidating a previous construction loan earlier this year.
—Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 22 Aug. 2025
Earlier this month, the company filed for bankruptcy protection, for the second time in a decade, and began liquidating.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
After a brief stay with Nikki and liquidating her 401(k), Molly moves into her own modest apartment, but the sartorial connection with Nikki remains.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2025
Longtime mall staple Claire’s has begun liquidating its stores after filing for bankruptcy for a second time in seven years.
—Ryan Baker, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
Alongside the Florida firm’s demise, Kal Freight is still in the process of liquidating more than $335 million in debt after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last December.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Managing or liquidating such a massive position during volatility could pose challenges that smaller firms avoid.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Giarratana secured a $340 million financing deal after liquidating a previous construction loan earlier this year.
—Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 22 Aug. 2025
Earlier this month, the company filed for bankruptcy protection, for the second time in a decade, and began liquidating.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
After a brief stay with Nikki and liquidating her 401(k), Molly moves into her own modest apartment, but the sartorial connection with Nikki remains.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2025
Longtime mall staple Claire’s has begun liquidating its stores after filing for bankruptcy for a second time in seven years.
—Ryan Baker, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
Alongside the Florida firm’s demise, Kal Freight is still in the process of liquidating more than $335 million in debt after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last December.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liquidating
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Book bans are targeting trans authors in conservative states, eradicating their work from curricula and library circulation.—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Yet minimizing and possibly even eradicating infectious diseases is a collective act that requires nearly everyone to play their part.—
Simon Williams,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) blasted open border policies after a four-time deportee was convicted of murdering a Tacoma auto dealer.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Mangione is accused of murdering Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, as Thompson arrived at a hotel in midtown Manhattan on December 4, 2024, after traveling from Minnesota.—
Joshua Rhett Miller
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The increase was due to Walmart introducing some higher-paying hourly roles in its Auto Care Centers last year, among other changes, the company said.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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The poster continued to drag out the process, paying with cash instead of a card and taking their time bagging the groceries.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The brand’s eye-specific product packs a punch courtesy of antioxidants, fine line–erasing peptides, and Persian silk tree extract (the latter is both a preventative and curative measure against dark circles and puffiness).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Federal investigators say Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man suspected of assassinating Kirk, has been linked to the crime through a DNA match and note.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Mug shots of Tyler Robinson, who has been accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, are seen on a television screen.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Klarna popped as much as 30% on the day of its New York IPO, before settling to close around 15% higher.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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The sixth-year quarterback spent most of the game scanning downfield with good protection, finding nothing and settling for shorter throws.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, support for abolishing the Monarchy has risen from 3 percent to 15 percent during that time.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Whereas opposition parties favored cutting or abolishing it, the ruling coalition of the LDP and Komeito—concerned that such a move would spook financial markets—instead offered one-time cash payments of roughly $140 per person to defray the cost of living.—
Mireya Solís,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Sep. 2025
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Consequently, the unit’s members film themselves torturing and executing Palestinians.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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What may be novel is executing these partnerships with the freedom and flexibility of a start-up.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Liquidating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liquidating. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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