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

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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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More on her 11 siblings, late husband Parton's death came after multiple concert cancellations and missed appearances amid medical issues, which included problems with her immune and digestive systems over the years.

— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Depending on the business, answering those questions may require looking at repeat purchase rate, retention, renewals, referrals, cancellations or customer lifetime value.

— Joe Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of cancellations

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For example, a Roth conversion may push you into an IRMAA bracket, but the long-term tax benefits of a Roth—tax-free withdrawals and no RMDs—could offset the costs.

— Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
Court filings detail declining applications, enrollment, student withdrawals The court filings shed light on the recent decline in Wisconsin in international students, from undergraduate to doctoral, as well as visiting researchers and professors.

— Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of withdrawals

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Penalties include fines, suspensions, and, for serious misconduct, banning individuals and firms from the industry.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
Among other goals, the plan looks to close academic gaps, double the number of Black male teachers and reduce out-of-school suspensions and expulsions for Black students.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

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