vacated; vacating
1
a
: to deprive of an incumbent or occupant
b
: to give up the incumbency or occupancy of
2
: to make legally void : annul
: to vacate an office, post, or tenancy
Examples of vacate in a Sentence
She refused to vacate her post even under increased pressure.
The election will fill the congressional seat vacated by the retiring senator.
The police told everyone to vacate the premises.
Students must vacate their rooms at the end of the semester.
The court vacated the conviction.
Recent Examples on the Web
Halfway through Hogsett's third term, Parker will vacate one of the most powerful roles in city government.
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Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 8 Dec. 2025
The case expanded and was then brought to the Fifth Circuit, which at first ruled with the plaintiffs, but shortly thereafter that ruling was vacated and a new judgement brought down that ruled against the plaintiffs.
—Drew Broussard, Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
Despite being released from prison in 2013 and later having his conviction vacated, Skakel is still looking to assert his innocence in a case that has captivated the nation.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 7 Dec. 2025
In a 2-1 decision, the panel vacated an order from Boasberg that probable cause existed to find the administration in contempt.
—Steve Thompson The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 7 Dec. 2025
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Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 8 Dec. 2025
The case expanded and was then brought to the Fifth Circuit, which at first ruled with the plaintiffs, but shortly thereafter that ruling was vacated and a new judgement brought down that ruled against the plaintiffs.
—Drew Broussard, Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
Despite being released from prison in 2013 and later having his conviction vacated, Skakel is still looking to assert his innocence in a case that has captivated the nation.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 7 Dec. 2025
In a 2-1 decision, the panel vacated an order from Boasberg that probable cause existed to find the administration in contempt.
—Steve Thompson The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 7 Dec. 2025
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“Vacate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vacate. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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