1
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
Among the subjects Avila Chevalier says Democrats should focus on are affordability, federal budgets focused on aiding working people, and a more just immigration system — including abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Avila Chevalier survived a deluge of attacks for previous social media posts that called for abolishing the police and prisons.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Earlier this month, the bloc also released more information about its own plans for abolishing its de minimis exemption on June 30.
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Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
About six months after Granger's arrival in Galveston, the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery nationwide was ratified.
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Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
About six months after Granger’s arrival in Galveston, the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery nationwide was ratified.
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Jamie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
In 1926, diplomats gathered beneath the high ceilings of the League of Nations in Geneva to draft the world's first international treaty abolishing slavery.
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Nicole F. Roberts,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
His Green New Scam surrendered American Energy Dominance and, by abolishing the Southern Border, Biden let 21 million people from all over the World pour into the United States, including from prisons, jails, mental institutions, and insane asylums.
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New York Times,
11 June 2026
Avila Chevalier’s campaign priorities also include abolishing ICE, adding affordable housing and securing federal funds to repair the city’s public housing.
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Joseph Strauss,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2026
Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Avila Chevalier survived a deluge of attacks for previous social media posts that called for abolishing the police and prisons.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Earlier this month, the bloc also released more information about its own plans for abolishing its de minimis exemption on June 30.
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Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
About six months after Granger's arrival in Galveston, the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery nationwide was ratified.
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Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
About six months after Granger’s arrival in Galveston, the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery nationwide was ratified.
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Jamie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
In 1926, diplomats gathered beneath the high ceilings of the League of Nations in Geneva to draft the world's first international treaty abolishing slavery.
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Nicole F. Roberts,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
His Green New Scam surrendered American Energy Dominance and, by abolishing the Southern Border, Biden let 21 million people from all over the World pour into the United States, including from prisons, jails, mental institutions, and insane asylums.
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New York Times,
11 June 2026
Avila Chevalier’s campaign priorities also include abolishing ICE, adding affordable housing and securing federal funds to repair the city’s public housing.
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Joseph Strauss,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abolishing
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Council members narrowly passed the ordinance repealing the ban by a 7-5 vote, with some voting against the measure as a form of protest.
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And yet, Mamdani found time to talk about the Knicks’ playoff run, including repealing bedtime so children could watch the NBA Finals.
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Frustratingly, Rubus armeniacus is notoriously difficult to get rid of, as traditional approaches to invasive management such as fire, herbicide, and mowing are insufficient at eradicating the plant.
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Incomplete or inappropriate antibiotic courses amplify this effect by exposing bacteria to sub-therapeutic drug concentrations without eradicating them.
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Charges against Bailey Zimmerman have been dropped after prosecutors initially accused the country music star of causing $16,000 worth of damage to a New Mexico hotel room and canceling a concert as a result, his lawyer said.
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Or live noise canceling on calls.
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Maybe Destiny 2 needed to end at some point, but there’s a difference between that and announcing the next stage of the IP, and erasing it from existence and laying off the hundreds of talented team members still making great content right down to the last minute.
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Electronic dance music scholars have noted that countercultural scenes have shifted into a global industry, reshaping or erasing local meanings in favor of commercialization.
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That second blaze burned charred 23,500 acres in that community, Malibu and elsewhere, killing 12 people and destroying or damaging more than 7,500 homes and businesses.
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These kinds of old negatives are often stored inside cans and are so fragile they can’t be unrolled without destroying them, Seales says.
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“Abolishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abolishing. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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