eradicate
verb (used with object)
to remove or destroy utterly; extirpate.
eradicating
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present participleof eradicate.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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Completely eradicating the paper check, however, would be a steep psychological hill to climb.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
This summer's World Cup will see a high number of law changes, primarily around eradicating tactics to slow the tempo of play and waste time.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
Since eradicating its last ASF outbreak, three decades ago, Spain's pork industry has grown enormously, to become the biggest in Europe with a value of €25bn.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2026
“The task of eradicating the soil and conditions that breed corruption is still arduous.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026
That could be done not through scientific and technical expertise but only by eradicating war.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
