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also cancelation
1
as in repeal
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
bad weather forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights
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2
as in abolition
the doing away with something by formal action
a blanket cancellation of all military leave for the duration of the crisis
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Recent Examples of cancellation
Benefits include coverage for tire and windshield (from road hazards), key fob replacement, roadside assistance and 30-day cancellation policy.
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Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
LaGuardia continues to register the most delays and cancellations among airports in the country with more than 300 canceled in the last 24 hours, according to Flight Aware, a flight tracking website.
—Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
LaGuardia continues to register the most delays and cancellations among airports in the country with more than 300 cancelled in the last 24 hours, according to Flight Aware, a flight tracking website.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Oman Air announced flight cancellations to numerous regional countries as well as parts of Europe until April 15.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
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Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
LaGuardia continues to register the most delays and cancellations among airports in the country with more than 300 canceled in the last 24 hours, according to Flight Aware, a flight tracking website.
—Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
LaGuardia continues to register the most delays and cancellations among airports in the country with more than 300 cancelled in the last 24 hours, according to Flight Aware, a flight tracking website.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Oman Air announced flight cancellations to numerous regional countries as well as parts of Europe until April 15.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cancellation
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First bills signed Walz on Friday signed into law the first bills of the 2026 legislative session, including the repeal of Minnesota’s day honoring Latino labor icon and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
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Years later, Meridian Mayor Robert Simison was still urging a full repeal of the bill.—
Mark Dee
March 25,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Cypriot government has stated publicly that abolition wouldn't be on the table — at least for now.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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That committee approved a set of different designs, which included images related to the abolition of slavery, the Civil Rights Movement and women's suffrage.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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Perez is now being charged with animal cruelty and animal abandonment.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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In lieu of confronting her mother about the reason for her abandonment, Taparjan works with actors.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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Several of the charges also carry possible $750 civil penalties and hunting license revocations of one to three years.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Department may pursue discipline including reprimand, probation, suspension, revocation, or fines based upon the facts of a case after a full and complete investigation has occurred.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Republican Congress did approve a handful of rescission bills in 2025, clawing back funds from various agencies, but the votes were controversial and tight.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Some environmental scientists disagree, telling ABC News that the rescission is concerning and could have major implications for health.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Cancellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancellation. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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