1
as in abandon
carefree freedom from constraint
sang at the top of her lungs with complete abandonment in the shower
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in desertion
the act of abandoning
the law says abandonment by the owner of any building for more than a year entitles the city to sell it
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in cancellation
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
the park commissioner cited cost considerations as the main reason for the project's abandonment
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of abandonment
Ashley’s fear of abandonment has developed throughout the season; Austin’s articulation only puts a fine point on it, instead of deepening their relationship.
—
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
After a rash of abandonments led to infant deaths in the late 1990s, Texas became the first in the nation to pass a state law legalizing abandonment.
—Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The legislation would also open up $100,000 in grant funding to cover the cost of operation and maintenance of a water system if that town is in the midst of applying for abandonment.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Pettit was charged with six counts of cruelty to animals, six counts of confinement of abandonment of animals, three counts of keeping venomous reptiles without a permit and one count of unsafe maintenance of captive wild animals, according to the release.
—Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for abandonment
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
After a rash of abandonments led to infant deaths in the late 1990s, Texas became the first in the nation to pass a state law legalizing abandonment.
—Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The legislation would also open up $100,000 in grant funding to cover the cost of operation and maintenance of a water system if that town is in the midst of applying for abandonment.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Pettit was charged with six counts of cruelty to animals, six counts of confinement of abandonment of animals, three counts of keeping venomous reptiles without a permit and one count of unsafe maintenance of captive wild animals, according to the release.
—Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for abandonment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abandonment
Noun
-
Never lacking in commitment, Ware threw herself into the nightlife in a whirlwind of pearls, caftans, and hairpieces, soundtracking other people’s abandon while remaining exquisitely composed herself.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
20 Apr. 2026
-
My life cannot be lived spontaneously or entirely with abandon.—
Chloe Laws,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The Iranian regime is recruiting children and sending out mass recruitment messages via text, signaling there may be truth to the White House’s claim that the Islamic regime is suffering widespread desertions.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Apr. 2026
-
Ukraine appears to be facing a higher rate of desertion than Russia.—
Olivier Kempf,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Norse Atlantic Airways announced this week the cancellation of all its summer flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
-
Airlines may cite fuel shortages or rising fuel costs as the reason for cancellations.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
That ease and naturalness are paramount to Copeland.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
-
The slightly distressed finish of brown sneakers adds naturalness and ease that pairs harmoniously with the low profile of baggy jeans.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The outcome gives House Republicans — who had a 217 to 214 majority leading up to Fuller's victory — another seat as any one defection has threatened to derail their legislative agenda in recent months.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
-
The defection brings Carney’s Liberals to 171 seats, just one short of the 172-seat majority needed to pass any bill without opposition support.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
But since repeal is unlikely to gain favor with California’s political leadership, serious consideration should be given to some sort of temporary suspension.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
-
State lawmakers had a mixed response to the federal mining ban repeal for the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness watershed, with some celebrating and others teary-eyed at the Capitol this week.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The site has served as a dumping ground for hundreds of 55-gallon drums containing radioactive nuclear waste.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
-
It's said that when this painstaking and costly process is concluded, the site will be as safe as your own backyard, and its legacy as a dumping ground for the nuclear age will be part of history.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Establishment of federal observers The key contribution of the Voting Rights Act that Americans are typically taught about in school is its abolition of racial discrimination in voting.—
Allison Mashell Mitchell,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2026
-
The temperance, abolition, and civil-rights movements in America were all motivated in part by religious convictions.—
Luis Parrales,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Abandonment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abandonment. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
