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also cancelations
1
as in abandonments
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 abolitions
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 cancellations
While some travelers choose to fly on Thanksgiving Day for lower prices and crowds, most leave at least a day early to avoid the risk of cancellations or delays upending their holiday plans.
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Therefore, the resulting stock drops can be viewed as buying opportunities — so long as the delays don't turn into order cancellations.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Despite the high-profile cancellations of dozens of projects globally over the past year, low-carbon hydrogen production is still growing steadily, according to new industry data.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2025
But throughout the last months of chipping away at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), before doing away with it altogether, anti-trafficking organizations have reported a number of project cancellations and staff layoffs.
—Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Departures are similarly affected, with widespread delays and a handful of cancellations impacting carriers such as LOT, Wizz Air, and Ryanair.
—Amanda Castro
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
But 26% also said plunging demand in the wake of Trump’s policies caused cancellations, with 16% specifically citing tariffs.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Remember, rocket launches are dependent on good weather, so be prepared for possible cancellations.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
The fact that Maggie is Black, and rich, is a secondary powder keg that will blow up later in the story, when the firings start, the litany of cancellations pile up, and recriminations ricochet through the building.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Eve Chen, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Therefore, the resulting stock drops can be viewed as buying opportunities — so long as the delays don't turn into order cancellations.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Despite the high-profile cancellations of dozens of projects globally over the past year, low-carbon hydrogen production is still growing steadily, according to new industry data.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2025
But throughout the last months of chipping away at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), before doing away with it altogether, anti-trafficking organizations have reported a number of project cancellations and staff layoffs.
—Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Departures are similarly affected, with widespread delays and a handful of cancellations impacting carriers such as LOT, Wizz Air, and Ryanair.
—Amanda Castro
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
But 26% also said plunging demand in the wake of Trump’s policies caused cancellations, with 16% specifically citing tariffs.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Remember, rocket launches are dependent on good weather, so be prepared for possible cancellations.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
The fact that Maggie is Black, and rich, is a secondary powder keg that will blow up later in the story, when the firings start, the litany of cancellations pile up, and recriminations ricochet through the building.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cancellations
Noun
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Traditional retirement plans—like a 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), SEP-IRA, or traditional IRA—offer tax breaks now, though withdrawals are taxed later.—
Kara Stevens,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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In her model, our brains constantly predict and prepare to meet the body's energy needs—a biological bank account, tracking deposits and withdrawals of resources.—
Andrew Mawson,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Inspectors observed rodent droppings in multiple areas, evidence of water damage, and leaking pipes.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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And Lina Street Food at 2208 Central Drive in Bedford scored low due to rodent droppings and chewed through bags of flour.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On three occasions, Suárez served suspensions for biting an opponent.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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These suspensions have happened despite Zuckerberg spending thousands of dollars on Meta.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Trump had sent a package of budget rescissions to Capitol Hill, with the cuts also including billions of dollars in foreign aid.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Trump has previously won congressional support for rescissions.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Property tax repeals or reforms are being considered in multiple states across the country, following the consistent rise of property taxes over the past five years.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Aug. 2025
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The deal, the evictions, the rent-regulation repeals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
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The revocations will not take effect for 120 days, giving companies time to adjust.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Some protests involved encampments and building occupations, the latter of which occurred at Columbia’s Hamilton Hall, resulting in several arrests, probations, suspensions, degree revocations, and expulsions.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Cancellations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancellations. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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