1
as in to repeal
to put an end to by formal action
the U.S. abolished slavery by constitutional amendment on December 6, 1865
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as in to eradicate
to destroy all traces of
if only there were a way that we could abolish hatred and intolerance
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Recent Examples of abolish
The 1999 Gramm-Leach-Bliley act that abolished most New Deal-era limits on Wall Street institutions passed 90-8 and 362-57.
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
After the Civil War ended and slavery was abolished, Reeves settled in Arkansas before embarking on a remarkable career in law enforcement, per the Texas Trail of Fame.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
During his 2022 campaign, Fetterman advocated for abolishing the filibuster to help pass legislation.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The Constitution does specifically grant Congress the power to issue letters of marque, though they were effectively abolished by an international treaty in 1856.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
After the Civil War ended and slavery was abolished, Reeves settled in Arkansas before embarking on a remarkable career in law enforcement, per the Texas Trail of Fame.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
During his 2022 campaign, Fetterman advocated for abolishing the filibuster to help pass legislation.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The Constitution does specifically grant Congress the power to issue letters of marque, though they were effectively abolished by an international treaty in 1856.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abolish
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The extension is expected to generate approximately $925,000 annually and will continue unless repealed by voters.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The provision was repealed in 1950, when the payroll tax rate finally rose.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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It was eradicated in the United States in the 1960s, in Mexico in the 1970s, and much of Central America in the early 2000s, according to the CDC.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Screwworms were eradicated from the US Southwest in 1966, though Texas continued to struggle with outbreaks into the 1980s.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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Madison Square Garden canceled its official Game 4 watch party amid a public dispute with city officials over security restrictions.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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In a statement to the San Diego Union-Tribune, the event's producer Live Nation explained that the concert was canceled because Stewart had a recurrence of a sinus infection.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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These Knicks, who erased a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter against Cleveland in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, just don’t quit.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The magic on the pitch during the World Cup has a way of erasing everything that happens off it – for better or worse.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Juan Soto's apparent homer leading off the ninth was overturned due to fan interference, sending Soto to second with a double.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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In the second half, Team USA scored again, after receiving two yellow cards, one of which overturned.—
Zuri Primos
June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Terminix utilizes the advanced Sentricon baiting system alongside traditional liquid barriers to destroy subterranean colonies entirely.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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“Abolish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abolish. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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