ABOLITIONS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

abolitions

noun

plural of abolition

as in repeals

the doing away with something by formal action calls for the abolition of the death penalty

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Noun

In agreeing to hear the pair of cases, the justices did not disturb the lower court rulings that blocked the repeals for now.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The trash and parking fee repeals might be uniquely attractive to a broad swath of San Diegans in a way that may not translate to competitive bidding changes or even pension reform.

— Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026

Definition of repeals

Noun

Moms for Liberty’s influence has been on a long decline in its home state as the organization faced a wave of resignations, chapter dissolutions and scandals among Moms for Liberty leadership.

— Trinity Webster-Bass, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
The trailer teased screaming matches, tears, accusations of betrayal and clear dissolutions of multiple relationships — both romantic and platonic.

— Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 27 May 2026

Definition of dissolutions

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Travelers at Miami International Airport on Wednesday are facing cancellations and delays as fallout from an American Airlines shutdown disrupts flight schedules.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Flex, meanwhile, includes seat selection, has no change fees and gives passengers refunds rather than travel credit for eligible cancellations.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 28 July 2026

Definition of cancellations

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Instead of drawing exclusively from one account, retirees may benefit from coordinating withdrawals among taxable, tax-deferred, and Roth accounts.

— David Kudla, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
And if the latter occurs, X can freeze withdrawals for up to 180 days, one X policy said.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026

Definition of withdrawals

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Under our system investors are protected by prospectuses, not prohibitions.

— Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Unfortunately, that also unleashed endless talk, not only about restaurants, but also about diets, nutrition, gastric symptoms, preferences, prohibitions and other unappetizing subjects.

— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 July 2026

Definition of prohibitions

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According to the company, suspensions for violations involving child safety or violent and hateful entities will also block access to X Money.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
The players accused of assault could face match suspensions and fines if they're found guilty.

— Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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