1
as in indulging
to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly
more than ready to abandon himself to a life of complete idleness for the duration of his vacation
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2
as in leaving
to cause to remain behind
abandoned the group that he had been hiking with and struck out on his own
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3
as in cancelling
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
the bad weather forced NASA to abandon the launch
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as in discontinuing
to stop doing (something) permanently
marriage customs that were abandoned decades ago
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Recent Examples of abandoning
Both views can to some degree be traced to James Burnham, an influential academic who became an editor at National Review after abandoning communism.
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David Byrne, National Review, 23 Mar. 2025
Often, stakeholders will advocate for re-prioritizing—not abandoning—ESG commitments.
—Paul Klein, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
What keeps us coming back is Jolie, who navigates her drift toward sympathy without fully abandoning the ink stain that’s spread across her soul.
—Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Avoid abandoning any fire without supervision.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2025
Concerns about mold don't justify abandoning folks in the Lower Hudson Valley.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Concerns about mold don’t justify abandoning folks in the Lower Hudson Valley.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
The vote this week represents another cruel example of how certain conservatives have a long history of talking about family values while simultaneously abandoning actual families.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
The city will notify car owners after they are cited for violations like parking in a residential area without a permit, parking in a no-parking zone or abandoning their vehicle.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
David Byrne, National Review, 23 Mar. 2025
Often, stakeholders will advocate for re-prioritizing—not abandoning—ESG commitments.
—Paul Klein, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
What keeps us coming back is Jolie, who navigates her drift toward sympathy without fully abandoning the ink stain that’s spread across her soul.
—Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Avoid abandoning any fire without supervision.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2025
Concerns about mold don't justify abandoning folks in the Lower Hudson Valley.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Concerns about mold don’t justify abandoning folks in the Lower Hudson Valley.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
The vote this week represents another cruel example of how certain conservatives have a long history of talking about family values while simultaneously abandoning actual families.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
The city will notify car owners after they are cited for violations like parking in a residential area without a permit, parking in a no-parking zone or abandoning their vehicle.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abandoning
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Just remember to label your edibles clearly and let everyone know the potency before indulging.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2025
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In America, self-control is framed as a personal choice — a way to get in shape or prove mental toughness before indulging again.—
Julie Cobalt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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But the moderates also emphasized that their vote for the final bill would hinge on Johnson’s ability to keep his word about leaving Medicaid benefits untouched.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Everyone is understandably thrilled for McIlroy, and everyone has been leaving their congratulations for him throughout the evening.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Google Assistant is evolving into Gemini, bringing powerful new AI capabilities but also discontinuing some favorite features.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Most side effects usually disappear after discontinuing the fluconazole therapy.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
10 Mar. 2025
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At that time, the Cowboys, in their first full game without Dak Prescott at quarterback, were a dysfunctional team surrendering the league’s third-most rushing yards per game.—
Brooks Kubena,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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There’s something about someone who’s been protecting themselves so much, and then finally surrendering again like that and being so vulnerable.—
Max Gao,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Dec. 2024
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The situation has created tension in the arts community, with some artists canceling appearances while others have used their performances to make political statements.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Now, the administration is cancelling visas and taking green card holders into custody explicitly due to their political speech, which the secretary of state is personally evaluating for adherence to foreign policy goals.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Fast-forward a few years, which includes Wiseman and Poole being shipped out, Golden State appears on the verge of scrapping their entire two timeline idea.—
Evan Sidery,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Is Butler or another star worth scrapping that plan altogether at this point?—
Evan Sidery,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Jason Mercier, vice president and director of research at Mountain State’s Policy Center, told The Center Square in a Friday interview that there’s a reason a wealth tax does not exist in the United States and why other countries are repealing them.—
Carleen Johnson | The Center Square,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Dec. 2024
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The Congressional Budget Office has estimated repealing the rules — known as the Windfall Elimination Provision, or WEP, and Government Pension Offset, or GPO — would cost $196 billion over 10 years.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Abandoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abandoning. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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