Extinction
Extinction noun - The state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless.
Remains and extinction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Remains" instead a noun "Extinction".
Nearby Word: extinct
Remains
Remains noun - The portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed.
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Synonyms for Remains
Extinction and remains are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extinction" instead a noun "Remains".
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Both words in one sentence
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Facing an enemy completely immune to conventional weapons, modern society collapses as humanity is driven to the point of extinction.One last hope remains.
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After the End: The remains of cities under cloud level indicate that a massive extinction-level war tore apart a previous civilization.
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Somebody dropped their ruling class on them and saved from extinction, for this exact reason according to some sources, but their identity and purpose remains murky.
Source: Our Souls Are Different
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