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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
If a lightning strike is detected within eight miles of the stadium, players will have to leave the field and fans will need to vacate the stands.
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Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
On paper, such arrangements may appear favorable to judges, who often weigh alternatives to forcibly shuttering a hotel over concerns that suddenly vacating a property could worsen blight and invite more crime.
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Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
On Tuesday, 12 and a half years later, his convictions for carjacking, armed robbery, and felony firearm possession were vacated by the Third Circuit Court of Michigan with the help of the Michigan Innocence Clinic and the Wayne County Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU).
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Christina Zhang,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
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Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
On paper, such arrangements may appear favorable to judges, who often weigh alternatives to forcibly shuttering a hotel over concerns that suddenly vacating a property could worsen blight and invite more crime.
—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.
—
Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
On Tuesday, 12 and a half years later, his convictions for carjacking, armed robbery, and felony firearm possession were vacated by the Third Circuit Court of Michigan with the help of the Michigan Innocence Clinic and the Wayne County Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU).
—
Christina Zhang,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacate
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Avila Chevalier survived a deluge of attacks for previous social media posts that called for abolishing the police and prisons.
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Earlier this month, the bloc also released more information about its own plans for abolishing its de minimis exemption on June 30.
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The incident disrupted an operation to evacuate thousands of seafarers from vessels stuck in the Persian Gulf since the war broke out.
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What happened The International Maritime Organization on Thursday paused a nascent effort to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf after Iran struck a cargo vessel, causing damage but no casualties, according to the ship’s owner.
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Concerns about his takeover of traditionally nonpolitical celebrations have led some states to decline participating in Washington events and some entertainers to cancel plans to perform at them.
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Several pre-tournament warmup games were canceled.
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If there is detergent, fabric softener, or bleach in the machine’s dispensers, empty them.
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The Aces won the third quarter by eight points and cruised to an easy win as Nakase emptied her bench early in the fourth quarter.
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Hungary’s new government has not repealed the Orbán-era legislation that outlawed Pride, but police this year authorized the event and were providing security along the route.
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While the district’s mayor and council have governed it since 1973, Congress has the right to review and repeal its laws and budget, as well as appoint its judges, despite residents not having voting representation in federal politics.
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After clearing logjams in the White House and House of Representatives, the legislation drew broad support in an election year where both parties are increasingly aware that voters have said they're fed up with the high cost of living.
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Declan Rice had a free kick around six minutes into the match, but Ghana cleared it away immediately.
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Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews’ ruling overturns a June 15 decision by Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher to disqualify the challenger and keep him off the primary ballot.
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Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews' ruling overturns a June 15 decision by Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher to disqualify the challenger and keep him off the primary ballot.
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To avoid a deluge of applications from every theater in America, Cockrum decided to make grants by invitation.
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Refrain from entering water that may have electricity in it and avoid walking through floodwaters.
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“Vacate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacate. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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