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delete

[dih-leet] / dɪˈlit /
VERB
erase, remove
Synonyms
STRONGEST
annul black out cross out cut out destroy eliminate erase expunge omit remove wipe out
STRONG
bleep blue pencil cancel censor cut drop edit efface exclude expurgate obliterate rub snip squash squelch trim unsend
WEAK
X out blot out clean up pass up rub out rule out strike out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
add include keep restore
STRONG
accept allow
WEAK
put in

Example Sentences

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Bhargava didn’t go quietly; according to legal filings, he threatened to delete Sports Illustrated’s archive of intellectual property.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Both operate RAM-only servers, which delete all information on each reboot.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

"I just download social media to post something and then delete it straight away as it can have a really negative impact."

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

The allegations claim that Aetna submitted or failed to delete or withdraw inaccurate patient diagnosis codes in order to get higher payments from CMS.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Zohra and I took a ton of silly shots, and I’m surprised he didn’t delete our worst selfie fails.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan