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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
The news was first reported Friday by Sky Sports, which said the cancellation could be announced by the end of this weekend.
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Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
By Sunday, one week after the most flight cancellations, flight traffic had begun to return at some airports that were largely closed in the days after the war began.
—Zach Levitt, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
As far as cancellation fees, CarShield’s plans all come with a fee of $75, but the fees to cancel with Carchex vary and don’t appear on the company’s sample contracts.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Even better, many are small enough to easily pack in your personal item and come equipped with features like noise cancellation, charging cases, and long-lasting battery life for your best in-flight experience.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
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Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
By Sunday, one week after the most flight cancellations, flight traffic had begun to return at some airports that were largely closed in the days after the war began.
—Zach Levitt, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
As far as cancellation fees, CarShield’s plans all come with a fee of $75, but the fees to cancel with Carchex vary and don’t appear on the company’s sample contracts.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Even better, many are small enough to easily pack in your personal item and come equipped with features like noise cancellation, charging cases, and long-lasting battery life for your best in-flight experience.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cancellation
Noun
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This repeal moves us in the opposite direction from what the public wants.—
Fran Silverman,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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Jair Bolsonaro was also convicted on charges that include leading an armed criminal organization and attempting the violent abolition of the democratic rule of law.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Bolsonaro was also convicted on charges that include leading an armed criminal organization and attempting the violent abolition of the democratic rule of law.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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They were offered a path to a green card reserved for young immigrants who experienced abuse or abandonment in their countries of origin.—
Daniella Silva,
NBC news,
17 Mar. 2026
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In response to the controversy, Grammarly committed to reimagining the feature to provide experts with genuine control over their representation, suggesting the company was willing to address the underlying concerns through product modification rather than wholesale abandonment of the concept.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The recipients of the texts are then threatened with severe consequences, including prosecution, the suspension of vehicle registration, and the revocation of driving privileges.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The government also argued the court should limit any ruling to the specific plaintiffs rather than weigh whether the laws are unconstitutional in all situations, and that visa revocations are largely immune from court challenges under federal law.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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 21 Mar. 2026.
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