as in repeal
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
the abortion of the space mission caused the whole space program to be reexamined
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abortion
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Health care and business groups oppose a repeal.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026 -
Another prospect is that not all of the cuts materialize — say, the trash fee repeal doesn’t happen — or the field of tax increases thins out, making those that remain more palatable to voters.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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The cancellation also comes amid a recall of the Jeep SUVs due to fire risk — the latest in a string of issues for the vehicles.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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It was punctuated by multiple flight delays and one shootaround cancellation while the team was en route to an arena.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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This has led to extremely long hold times and a 95% call abandonment rate, according to the lawsuit.—
Jason Armesto,
AJC.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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In October 2022, county supervisors from Story and Shelby counties enacted local ordinances that established setback, permitting, emergency management and abandonment standards for hazardous materials pipelines within the counties.—
Cami Koons,
Des Moines Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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Hours after the Thursday shooting, protesters reportedly gathered in front of Portland City Hall, calling for the abolition of ICE.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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Now recovered, his story is an example of the constant cross-Atlantic transmission of information and ideas that Gibson and Hazareesingh highlight as integral to the far-reaching struggle for abolition.—
Laurent Dubois,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Abortion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abortion. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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