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as in to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
the contract was vacated by the court on the grounds that the signer was underage
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Recent Examples of vacate
Most retailers have vacated the mall, leaving Citrus Heights and Namdar Realty Group tasked to revitalize the once economically vibrant shopping center, Feeney said.
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Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
Brown last served in Congress after winning a special election to fill the seat vacated upon the death of long-serving U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 26 June 2025
The plane vacated the runway before getting towed to a remote stand.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 23 June 2025
More than 20 years after he was sent to prison, the Illinois Appellate Court last year vacated Jackson’s conviction.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
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Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
Brown last served in Congress after winning a special election to fill the seat vacated upon the death of long-serving U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 26 June 2025
The plane vacated the runway before getting towed to a remote stand.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 23 June 2025
More than 20 years after he was sent to prison, the Illinois Appellate Court last year vacated Jackson’s conviction.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacate
Verb
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Lethal injection is the only method of execution after firing squads were abolished in 2011.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 June 2025
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Beginning in the 1950s, between 20 million and 25 million households gained ownership of plots of land through the government’s scheme to abolish the colonial-era zamindari system of tax-collecting landlords.—
Michael Albertus,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
Verb
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The residents of San Antonio, Austin and the surrounding areas have been urged to monitor forecasts, be alert for possible Flood Warnings and be prepared to evacuated if necessary.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Rice said there is a delicate balance to strike with determining when to evacuate.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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Twenty-four flights have been canceled at DIA as of 4:30 p.m. A ground delay has been issued at DIA from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
8 July 2025
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On June 18, the Princess of Wales canceled her appearance at Royal Ascot at the last minute.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Experts recommend emptying and refilling humidifiers every day and washing the unit weekly.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 July 2025
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Not only is the robot vacuum itself packed with power and features, but the cleaning station takes care of the grunt work for you—like cleaning the mop pads, emptying the dust bin, and refilling the robot with water.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 July 2025
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While the Trump administration has passed temporary waivers on those sanctions, known as the Caesar Act, they can only be permanently repealed by law.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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But the bill that passed Congress on Thursday would repeal the part of the 2022 law that established the green bank and rescind money that hadn’t already been obligated to its recipients.—
Michael Phillis,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
Verb
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In February, it was cleared to enter Phase II to study the drug’s efficacy and side effects—this is typically the second most difficult phase where only 33% of drugs make it through.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Senate Republicans can only lose three members and still clear the package, assuming full attendance and united Democratic opposition.—
Mychael Schnell,
The Hill,
30 June 2025
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The bill, which Gov. Mike Kehoe is expected to sign and would begin Aug. 28, would overturn sick leave provisions included in a ballot measure that Missouri voters approved last year.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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But the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned that decision last year.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Without an aisle, the box occupants must seat themselves in order from front to back to avoid climbing over one another.—
Judith Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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Don’t say Discovery The language in the Senate bill avoids any mention of the Smithsonian, Space Center Houston, Discovery, or even the space shuttle.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2025
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“Vacate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/vacate. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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