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as in repealed
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 eradicated
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 abolished
Slavery was abolished around 160 years ago and civil rights became law about 60 years ago.
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Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
In 2018, France abolished its wealth tax, and Spain added one of its own a bit later.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Such is the trust and affection that Attenborough enjoys in his native land that, were the monarchy to be abolished tomorrow and a President of the United Kingdom required in a rush, Attenborough would be the prime candidate.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Dreaded by some, dodged by others, and abolished by at least one executive entirely, quarterly earnings calls remain must-listen rituals for Wall Street and the business press, but not for most consumers or even rank‑and‑file employees.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 6 May 2026
The Netherlands never fully abolished its draft, but call-ups have been suspended since 1997 and there are no immediate plans to reintroduce them.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Hangings were frequent in colonial times, but by the mid-1800s some states had abolished the death penalty altogether.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026
The prime minister has also pioneered a program to renovate small-town pubs and churches, and has abolished income tax for young mothers who have multiple children.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Akbar had already incorporated Hindus into the Mughal military and administrative system and abolished the jizyah (a poll tax historically levied on non-Muslims under Islamic law) as part of a policy of inclusion.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
In 2018, France abolished its wealth tax, and Spain added one of its own a bit later.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Such is the trust and affection that Attenborough enjoys in his native land that, were the monarchy to be abolished tomorrow and a President of the United Kingdom required in a rush, Attenborough would be the prime candidate.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Dreaded by some, dodged by others, and abolished by at least one executive entirely, quarterly earnings calls remain must-listen rituals for Wall Street and the business press, but not for most consumers or even rank‑and‑file employees.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 6 May 2026
The Netherlands never fully abolished its draft, but call-ups have been suspended since 1997 and there are no immediate plans to reintroduce them.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Hangings were frequent in colonial times, but by the mid-1800s some states had abolished the death penalty altogether.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026
The prime minister has also pioneered a program to renovate small-town pubs and churches, and has abolished income tax for young mothers who have multiple children.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Akbar had already incorporated Hindus into the Mughal military and administrative system and abolished the jizyah (a poll tax historically levied on non-Muslims under Islamic law) as part of a policy of inclusion.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abolished
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The directive repealed federal guidance that schools work to avoid racial disparities in school punishments.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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As a first step to adopting new House districts, Tennessee lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to legislation that repealed a state law prohibiting mid-decade redistricting.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2026
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Pluckebaum said, using a term that means a community has essentially eradicated homelessness.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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In a few isolated locations, when aggressive actions were taken shortly after the mussels were detected, fledgling populations were eradicated.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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During his temporary leadership, FEMA ceased door-to-door canvassing to reach survivors after disasters, and canceled a multibillion-dollar resilience grant program, since restored by a federal judge.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Last year's weather canceled the live performances of some top artists, so fingers crossed next year will be beautiful.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Lehmann considers the contested history of Anne Boleyn, the outlandish accusations against her, and the ways in which her image has been erased and changed over time.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Finlayson said that students at the school found his LinkedIn reply before the post's author erased the thread, leading to outcry.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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It was moved a day later to a naval base on the mainland for inspection and the explosives were later destroyed, according to Greece’s public broadcaster, ERT.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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The surge triggered severe erosion, damaged the powerhouse and nearby switchyards, washed debris into the North Yuba River and destroyed portions of Lake Francis Road.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
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