1
as in repealed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
Political instability has repeatedly shaken Nepal since the monarchy was abolished in 2008.
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ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
The British Parliament outlawed slave trafficking in 1807, abolished slavery outright in 1833, and then compensated slaveholders.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
And their intention had not been abolished.
—CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
On March 2, 1807, Congress abolished the African slave trade.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The way the cap is calculated isn’t straightforward, but by any measure, a combined Nexstar and Tegna would blitz through it, meaning that the cap would need to be waived, raised, or abolished for their merger to pass.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
The 55 mph limit was effectively phased out in 1987; federal speed limits were abolished in 1995.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The reforms also abolished centuries-old rules that disqualified royals who married a Catholic from the line of succession.
—Nick Duffy, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
The holiday first made it to the states when French explorers settled in New Orleans, and the celebrations stuck until the Spanish gained control of Louisiana and abolished the carnival.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
The British Parliament outlawed slave trafficking in 1807, abolished slavery outright in 1833, and then compensated slaveholders.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
And their intention had not been abolished.
—CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
On March 2, 1807, Congress abolished the African slave trade.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The way the cap is calculated isn’t straightforward, but by any measure, a combined Nexstar and Tegna would blitz through it, meaning that the cap would need to be waived, raised, or abolished for their merger to pass.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
The 55 mph limit was effectively phased out in 1987; federal speed limits were abolished in 1995.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The reforms also abolished centuries-old rules that disqualified royals who married a Catholic from the line of succession.
—Nick Duffy, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
The holiday first made it to the states when French explorers settled in New Orleans, and the celebrations stuck until the Spanish gained control of Louisiana and abolished the carnival.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abolished
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The law was in response to an energy crisis and was meant to last two years, but Congress repealed it before the two years were up.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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In recognizing that the City no longer has a City Police or Fire Department and to eliminate any confusion, shall Article IV, Section 10 of the City of Lake Worth Beach Charter (Police and Fire Departments) be repealed?—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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However, the number of organisms eradicated and the types of organisms differ.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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And finally, externally, impacts from objects passing through our inner Solar System could wipe all of humanity out, just as so much terrestrial life was eradicated 65 million years ago.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Mar. 2026
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Why was Magic City Monday cancelled?—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Sarkisian said Texas hoped to deploy Baker at guard last season, but a preseason injury to fellow tackle Andre Cojoe canceled those plans.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Islanders had erased 2-0 deficits in each of their last three wins, but the Ducks kept them off the board in part by killing three penalties in the second period.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Tigers erased an 11-point halftime deficit in the third quarter, knotting the contest at 33-33 before running out of gas — just as Bama was mashing the pedal to the floor.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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The United States destroyed a key Iranian naval base in the Straight of Hormuz, sinking many vessels present, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the shipping lane was officially closed.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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Aircraft shelters at the air base to the north of the complex also appear to be damaged or destroyed.—
Victoria Beaule,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Abolished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abolished. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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