erase
verb (used with object)
to rub or scrape out, as letters or characters written, engraved, etc.; efface.
erasing
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present participleof erase.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Google’s Alphabet plunged 14% between Thursday and Friday, erasing some $500 billion in market value.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
It also means erasing the construct of Hal’s consciousness that has guided John since his mentor died.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
The Green Bay Packers also triumphed in overtime by erasing a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets to win 20-17 - and snap a six-game losing streak.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
He also reminded her repeatedly that U.S. airspace had been shut down, erasing the threat of an attack on the West Coast.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Now she had the feeling that Elowen had been erasing her memory somehow.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
