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annihilate

[uh-nahy-uh-layt] / əˈnaɪ əˌleɪt /


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In some models, when two of these particles meet, they annihilate and produce high-energy radiation such as gamma rays.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 10, 2026

Self-proclaimed experts usually attract trouble through hubris, though I’ve seen bank traders and hedge fund managers annihilate themselves with slavish beliefs in trading ranges.

From Barron's ● Jan. 14, 2026

I am covering this game for Radio 5 Live and part of me is thinking that Liverpool are going to click soon and just absolutely annihilate someone.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2025

Unlike all those other Aronofsky characters, who must annihilate themselves in search of absolution or perfection, Hank will probably be okay.

From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2025

We now know that every particle has an antiparticle, with which it can annihilate.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking

“She annihilates people on the steep pitch that’s like a sheet of ice,” Street said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2026

Meanwhile, deforestation, which annihilates the fungi along with their host trees, disrupts this whole underground, climate change-fighting ecosystem.

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2022

Without the booze, the coconut cream or milk in a virgin piña colada just annihilates every other ingredient in its path.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 17, 2020

It doesn’t build on the work that came before, but annihilates it.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 7, 2019

Also, this sort of farming annihilates the soil.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

Those two forms of matter should then have annihilated one another, leaving behind energy rather than the matter-filled universe we see today.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026

“I don’t think demand has been completely annihilated because of the war, but I’m sure it’s been impacted,” says John Lovallo, a UBS analyst covering home builders.

From Barron's ● Apr. 20, 2026

That this curiosity translates to cold, hard cash is fantastic news in the streaming era, when Netflix, Hulu and the like have all but annihilated the theatrical mid-budget film.

From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2026

He annihilated the Carthaginians and Numidians standing in his way, which forced Hannibal to retreat from southern Italy to fight what each man hoped would be “a final battle” at Zama.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 16, 2025

Seabiscuit annihilated the field, breaking the track record while carrying 130 pounds, two more than War Admiral had lugged in the Pimlico Special.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

The Jewish holiday Purim celebrates their triumph roughly 2,500 years ago over a minister to the king bent on annihilating the empire’s Jews.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

This can see insect species proliferate, annihilating many plant species.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 9, 2024

It’s a new position that requires different footwork, hand-and-eye coordination and other techniques all while trying to keep strong and speedy edge rushers from annihilating their quarterback.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 29, 2023

Siegel compared this to humans intentionally annihilating a group of single-celled organisms in Europa's sub-surface oceans.

From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2023

“He’s in the business of annihilating all Indian sweet makers in the world. He’s already cornered the North American market.”

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali


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