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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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  1. repeals
  2. dissolutions
  3. cancellations
  4. withdrawals
  5. prohibitions
  6. suspensions
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
Noun
  • In his statement on social media, Macklemore said that last week, Kraft called Sheeran with directions to either drop him or face venue cancelations.
    — Matt Moret, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Non-refundable airfare may allow cancellations or changes, but the refund is granted as a travel credit or voucher.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of cancellations
Noun
  • Average grades in preparatory math, precalculus and calculus across UC continue their five-year decline, while D and F grades, no-pass marks and withdrawals in those courses have gone up.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The first withdrawals from the New Zealand Superannuation Fund are expected in 2054.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of withdrawals
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  • That’s where the Senate bill comes in, with prohibitions on pro athletes playing college sports, firm limits on eligibility and transfers, restrictions on some conference realignment, and a higher cap on schools’ spending to pay and retain athletes.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • But others said that tariffs have led some manufacturers to boost costs for their consumers, adding to the cost-prohibitions that have softened demand for RVs.
    — Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of prohibitions
Noun
  • The reduction, first from five picks to four and then from four to three, came after Timberwolves executive Kevin McHale and owner Glen Taylor agreed to serve suspensions.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • In February, longtime GAGE staffers Karla Grimes and Tiffany Davenport were given one-year temporary suspensions.
    — PJ Green September 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of suspensions
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“Abolitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abolitions. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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