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as in repealing
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 eradicating
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 abolishing
Both Biss and Abughazaleh support abolishing ICE, and the winner of their primary will be heavily favored to hold a seat whose voters backed Kamala Harris by 37 points last year.
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2025
That could lead to more push back from the public, guilds, unions and other entities that might aggressively fight against the idea of abolishing the station cap.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
But in August, Putin signed a decree abolishing two presidential departments Kozak supervised, likely in preparation for his departure, the ISW said.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Whereas opposition parties favored cutting or abolishing it, the ruling coalition of the LDP and Komeito—concerned that such a move would spook financial markets—instead offered one-time cash payments of roughly $140 per person to defray the cost of living.
—Mireya Solís, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
Where it’s offered In 2023, Illinois became the first state to eliminate cash bail when the state Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the law abolishing it.
—Melissa Goldin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
But abolishing a property tax would fully freeze younger and lower-income folks out of the housing market because, in part, higher property taxes often lead to lower home prices, which reduces the down payment required for a homebuyer seeking a mortgage.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Citing his leadership, Senate Republicans in 2023 proposed abolishing the institute and divvying up its functions.
—ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2025
Trump and members of his administration have also repeatedly suggested abolishing the agency — though the president did pave the way for FEMA to assist in relief from the Texas floods in July.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2025
David Weigel, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2025
That could lead to more push back from the public, guilds, unions and other entities that might aggressively fight against the idea of abolishing the station cap.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
But in August, Putin signed a decree abolishing two presidential departments Kozak supervised, likely in preparation for his departure, the ISW said.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Whereas opposition parties favored cutting or abolishing it, the ruling coalition of the LDP and Komeito—concerned that such a move would spook financial markets—instead offered one-time cash payments of roughly $140 per person to defray the cost of living.
—Mireya Solís, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
Where it’s offered In 2023, Illinois became the first state to eliminate cash bail when the state Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the law abolishing it.
—Melissa Goldin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
But abolishing a property tax would fully freeze younger and lower-income folks out of the housing market because, in part, higher property taxes often lead to lower home prices, which reduces the down payment required for a homebuyer seeking a mortgage.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Citing his leadership, Senate Republicans in 2023 proposed abolishing the institute and divvying up its functions.
—ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2025
Trump and members of his administration have also repeatedly suggested abolishing the agency — though the president did pave the way for FEMA to assist in relief from the Texas floods in July.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abolishing
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There is little action that could be forced upon these platforms with today’s Section 230 protections for third-party content, but there is growing Republican support for reforming, or even repealing, the law.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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But in 1917, under the strain of wartime defense spending, lawmakers narrowed it by repealing the deduction for federal taxes.—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Childhood vaccinations are widely considered effective and safe—eradicating illnesses that once claimed kids’ lives, such as mumps and polio.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Sep. 2025
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What is the 2026 equivalent of eradicating malaria?—
Will McDuffie,
ABC News,
17 Sep. 2025
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These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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China’s powerful internet censors have long been known for erasing political dissent, vitriol against the Communist Party leadership, and mention of sensitive historical events.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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While automakers are putting off and/or cancelling vehicles that only run on electrons, given high development costs and a weak market, Subaru is confident in the direction it is headed.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Many subscribers of Disney, ABC’s parent firm, protested the move, with some cancelling their streaming service subscriptions and hundreds marching at Disney’s Burbank office last week.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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In July, the Dragon Bravo Fire engulfed the more remote side of Grand Canyon National Park, destroying dozens of structures, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The horrific string of wildfires that has plagued California in recent years, taking dozens of lives and destroying many billions of dollars in property, also created a crisis in property insurance.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Abolishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abolishing. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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