as in eradicating
to destroy all traces of
an effort to save the species from being erased from this earth
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Recent Examples of erasing
Letting go isn’t about erasing the past but about honoring the emotional depth while accepting its conclusion.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Shares fell nearly 24% through December 13, erasing $22 billion from Bettencourt Meyers’ net worth.
—Julie Goldenberg, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
With rates nearing neutral levels, Powell emphasized the importance of a cautious approach, erasing any lingering hopes for aggressive easing.
—Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
The result was immediate—a staggering 18% drop in the company's share price, erasing 6 billion euros in market value.
—Yasin Dus, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
If a currency devalues rapidly, as seen in cases of hyperinflation or currency crises, the fallout can be catastrophic, erasing savings and destabilizing economies.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The concept seems to be a uniting factor for many Democrats and the president-elect, who believes erasing federal spending limits would benefit the country.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
Brown, unlike Robbins, places Rose front-and-center in the transition, cluttering the stage with unnecessary business while erasing the subtle transformations that make the scene so powerfully resonant.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
The Dow jumped as much as 377 points to a session high following his comments, erasing a 195-point decline earlier during the day.
—Brian Evans,sean Conlon, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Shares fell nearly 24% through December 13, erasing $22 billion from Bettencourt Meyers’ net worth.
—Julie Goldenberg, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
With rates nearing neutral levels, Powell emphasized the importance of a cautious approach, erasing any lingering hopes for aggressive easing.
—Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
The result was immediate—a staggering 18% drop in the company's share price, erasing 6 billion euros in market value.
—Yasin Dus, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
If a currency devalues rapidly, as seen in cases of hyperinflation or currency crises, the fallout can be catastrophic, erasing savings and destabilizing economies.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The concept seems to be a uniting factor for many Democrats and the president-elect, who believes erasing federal spending limits would benefit the country.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
Brown, unlike Robbins, places Rose front-and-center in the transition, cluttering the stage with unnecessary business while erasing the subtle transformations that make the scene so powerfully resonant.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
The Dow jumped as much as 377 points to a session high following his comments, erasing a 195-point decline earlier during the day.
—Brian Evans,sean Conlon, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Erasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erasing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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