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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
So far, the heat has forced the cancellation of outdoor activities such as summer camps and communities to open cooling centers.
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Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The details will be included in a final audit from NASA’s OIG that will address the program cancellations’ effects on NASA’s workforce, its contractors and international partners.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Since the pandemic, many airlines no longer charge change or cancellation fees for award flights.
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Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
According to resident audio expert Tim Gideon, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra stand out for their class-leading active noise cancellation.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
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Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The details will be included in a final audit from NASA’s OIG that will address the program cancellations’ effects on NASA’s workforce, its contractors and international partners.
—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Since the pandemic, many airlines no longer charge change or cancellation fees for award flights.
—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
According to resident audio expert Tim Gideon, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra stand out for their class-leading active noise cancellation.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cancellation
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This White House championed the repeal, enacted by Republican majorities in Congress, of the Inflation Reduction Act’s tax credits for EVs and continues to treat EVs as a fringe product.
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While Sacramento police had not enforced the ban for years, the repeal of the 1988 ordinance and the signs along Franklin Boulevard and Broadway was a milestone.
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Reparations has been a hot-button issue across the country since the abolition of slavery in 1865.
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The group, formed in 2023, demands greater political rights for people of Kashmir and the abolition of the refugee seats on the grounds that the refugees have disproportionate influence.
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It’s been so interesting to hear about plugging and abandonment issues from a different perspective.
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Despite the closure, Ringas hopes the attractions — or even the entire park — will be saved from abandonment.
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Accountants who violate those duties may face fines, sanctions, suspension or revocation of a license, loss of practice privileges, and, in cases involving criminal conduct, even prison.
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For the third violation, the firearms dealer could face a misdemeanor charge and license revocation.
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In the aftermath of the rescission, NCDOT said the project would be removed from the state’s transportation improvement prioritization list and Charlotte would lose the $700 million state commitment.
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Burgum’s ruling, which is being appealed by American Prairie and several other conservation groups, follows the BLM’s official rescission of the Public Land Rule in May.
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“Cancellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancellation. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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