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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
Astrophysics and planetary science each face 10 cancellations, according to the analysis.
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
Keep track of all new series orders, renewals and cancellations at the networks with THR’s broadcast scorecard for 2026.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
This winter season, too, saw a storm of cancellations as well as loyal guests from years past failing to re-book, said Clavet, with some opting to vacation in places like the Dominican Republic and Mexico instead.
—CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
This is true even as schools cut diversity, equity and inclusion programs and as some students experience heightened surveillance, visa cancellations, detention or deportation.
—Anindya Kundu, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
Nessel says her office received more than 40 consumer complaints concerning Thompson's business and says consumers alleged a pattern of the caterer's last-minute cancellations of wedding services and Late to the Lake's failure to issue refunds.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The cancellations come as California farmers face not only the yearly booms and busts of crops, but also uncertainty about the future of their family farms.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
Montana tribal communities that relied on grants for agricultural training and land purchases now face restructured operations or program cancellations.
—Nora Mabie, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Advertisement Flight cancellations and disruptions in the UK have already begun, with Guernsey’s Aurigny airline canceling some flights from mid-April to early June.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 5 Apr. 2026
Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
Keep track of all new series orders, renewals and cancellations at the networks with THR’s broadcast scorecard for 2026.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
This winter season, too, saw a storm of cancellations as well as loyal guests from years past failing to re-book, said Clavet, with some opting to vacation in places like the Dominican Republic and Mexico instead.
—CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
This is true even as schools cut diversity, equity and inclusion programs and as some students experience heightened surveillance, visa cancellations, detention or deportation.
—Anindya Kundu, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
Nessel says her office received more than 40 consumer complaints concerning Thompson's business and says consumers alleged a pattern of the caterer's last-minute cancellations of wedding services and Late to the Lake's failure to issue refunds.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The cancellations come as California farmers face not only the yearly booms and busts of crops, but also uncertainty about the future of their family farms.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
Montana tribal communities that relied on grants for agricultural training and land purchases now face restructured operations or program cancellations.
—Nora Mabie, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Advertisement Flight cancellations and disruptions in the UK have already begun, with Guernsey’s Aurigny airline canceling some flights from mid-April to early June.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cancellations
Noun
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The approaching Easter holiday often means an increase in the purchase and gifting of live rabbits, and a resulting spike in abandonments.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In agreeing to hear the pair of cases, the justices did not disturb the lower court rulings that blocked the repeals for now.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 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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The plaintiffs are asking that a federal judge declare the rescissions unlawful and undo them.—
Joseph Choi,
The Hill,
12 Feb. 2026
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Over the past year, federal rescissions removed the funding structure that kept many local public media stations above that threshold.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The department did not directly address why drivers are facing revocations.—
Ben Wheeler
April 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 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
Cite this Entry
“Cancellations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancellations. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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