1
as in to eradicate
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 to assassinate
to put to death deliberately
his first act as absolute ruler was to liquidate his opponents
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Recent Examples of liquidate
Hudson’s Bay Company, Canada’s venerable department store chain and the oldest corporation in North America, will begin to liquidate its entire business next week.
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David Moin, WWD, 15 Mar. 2025
Bitcoin already held by federal agencies through seizures will be transferred into the reserve instead of liquidated.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
In June 2023, the vessel was removed from the sanctions list so Antigua and Barbuda could liquidate it, the Associated Press reported.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
The brand began liquidating its remaining stock of Yeezy shoes in May 2023, pledging to donate part of the proceeds to organizations against antisemitism, including the Anti-Defamation League.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
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David Moin, WWD, 15 Mar. 2025
Bitcoin already held by federal agencies through seizures will be transferred into the reserve instead of liquidated.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
In June 2023, the vessel was removed from the sanctions list so Antigua and Barbuda could liquidate it, the Associated Press reported.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
The brand began liquidating its remaining stock of Yeezy shoes in May 2023, pledging to donate part of the proceeds to organizations against antisemitism, including the Anti-Defamation League.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liquidate
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Formed from improved and ultra-stable memory foam, wrapped in high-quality synthetic leather, the ear pads eradicate foam rolling to ensure a more consistent fit and longer service life.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In my experience, one season of treatment typically eradicates magnolia scale — but 2025 may be an exception.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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The expiration date marks the day the Prime Minister of Granada, Maurice Bishop, was assassinated by a firing squad, which was followed by a U.S. military invasion.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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One 1964 document showed that two intelligence assets discussed potentially assassinating Castro under the administration of President Lyndon Johnson.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2025
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At its heart, the trial was about whether college athletes and former college athletes should be paid more than nothing for use of their NIL in video games and other products.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Anyone who paid a ticket along with a hefty penalty last month has the right to feel irritated.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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This year was a step in the right direction for the program, but that’s all erased if Kevin Willard leaves.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
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Its streets were power washed, graffiti was erased, trash was cleared, and the city’s sizable homeless population was relocated.—
Carson Becker,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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Just ask Davinci Leonard, who’s accused of murdering two teenagers at the Westgate Mall Saturday night.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2025
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Cordelia Cupp arrives at the White House tasked with solving whether chief usher A.B. Wynter (an impactful Giancarlo Esposito who stepped in for the late Andre Braugher) killed himself or was murdered during a state dinner.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2025
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The team settled on a patient with SD Autism Spectrum disorder who had an ankle sprain but frustrated Dr. Langdon (Patrick Ball) with his endless questions.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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Google settled with the Alphabet Workers Union, which represents company employees and contractors, according to the U.S. National Labor Relations Board, or NLRB.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves (R.) has signed legislation to abolish the state’s income tax.—
Douglas Carswell,
National Review,
2 Apr. 2025
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Democrats who previously demanded that the Senate abolish the filibuster are now furious that the party didn’t use it.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
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Miller serves as the presenting sponsor of the LIM College Fashion Show, and is personally mentoring students throughout the process of creating and executing the event.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Mikal Mahdi, who pleaded guilty to murder for killing a police officer in 2004, is scheduled to be executed April 11.—
Jeffrey Collins,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Liquidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liquidate. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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