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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

extirpating

/ɛksˈtɜːrpətɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does extirpating mean?

verb

to destroy or remove something completely, especially a species or a plant, from a particular area or region.

Example

"The introduction of invasive species has been extirpating native wildlife in many parts of the country."

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