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as in abandon
carefree freedom from constraint
sang at the top of her lungs with complete abandonment in the shower
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of abandonment
Assess the situation from afar—look for signs of injury or abandonment before intervening or calling a wildlife rehabilitator.
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Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
New relationships will inevitably open up old wounds like abandonment and rejection.
—Sabrina Romanoff, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Like Saenz and Michelle, Mia Ward’s mother, Leslie, was never criminally investigated or charged with abuse, abandonment or neglect.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
The Department of Public Safety said case is being sent to the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office for prosecution of both suspects on charges of willful animal abandonment and conspiracy.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
New relationships will inevitably open up old wounds like abandonment and rejection.
—Sabrina Romanoff, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Like Saenz and Michelle, Mia Ward’s mother, Leslie, was never criminally investigated or charged with abuse, abandonment or neglect.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
The Department of Public Safety said case is being sent to the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office for prosecution of both suspects on charges of willful animal abandonment and conspiracy.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abandonment
Noun
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How to sing with abandon, how to laugh too hard to speak.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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By the moment, midway through the show, when one hockey player tells another that safety is a cornerstone of female desire, my eyes were rolling around in my head with cynical abandon.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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The core of the story is the desertion and betrayal of Roseanna McCoy by all concerned.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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Furthermore, the Ukrainian army is short-handed, facing around 200,000 troop desertions and draft-dodging by around 2 million people, Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said in January.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Confirm refund and cancellation policies before purchasing tickets, lodging, or travel packages.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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Allow cancellation or returns without games; plainly state pro-rating or refund rules; provide easy access to invoices, history or data; and keep the tone respectful with no guilt language.—
Michael Goshka,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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As a national icon, the Natural Bridge served as a quiet, Emersonian rebuke to Europe’s militaristic triumphal arches, reinforcing the naturalness of American democracy.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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That ease and naturalness are paramount to Copeland.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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In replacing Bowman as GM during the 1986-87 season, Meehan oversaw numerous franchise-changing moves, including Mogilny’s defection from the Soviet Union in 1989.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Last year, Alexander Isak’s eventual defection following a summer-long saga proved disastrous, hampering Newcastle’s own business, which had already been affected by Paul Mitchell’s departure as sporting director in May and by being pipped to their top targets.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Four others were indicted in the scheme, one sentenced to five years for helping thwart the repeal, one who died by suicide after pleading not guilty and two who await sentencing while cooperating in the investigation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Four others were indicted in the scheme, one sentenced to five years for helping thwart the repeal, one who died by suicide after pleading not guilty and two who await sentencing while cooperating in the investigation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Dog dumping has become such a problem that the Hartford Animal Shelter in partnership with the Hartford Police Department said it may be forced to start euthanizing healthy dogs as the shelter reaches capacity.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
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The reality is that garages, like basements and attics, often become dumping grounds for clutter.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
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The group, formed in 2023, demands greater political rights for people of Kashmir and the abolition of the refugee seats on the grounds that the refugees have disproportionate influence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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The abolition of chattel slavery involved enormous societal upheaval, and eliminating cruelty to animals will require rebuilding our entire food industry.—
Ted Chiang,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Abandonment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abandonment. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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