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1
as in abandoning
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
please call to cancel your appointment with the dentist if you can't make it
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2
as in abolishing
to put an end to by formal action
the agreement can be canceled by either side with a formal written notice
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as in deleting
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it
canceled the check and wrote a new one
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as in erasing
to destroy all traces of
it seemed as though all honor and decency had been canceled by the war's new moral order
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Recent Examples of canceling
The reason the Home Office cited for cancelling their electronic travel authorizations, or ETAs?
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Jada Yuan, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
Jamaica, Guyana, Guatemala and even Venezuela – which has seen by far the largest deployment of Cuban doctors in the past 20 years – have also severed or are in the process of cancelling their contracts with the Cuban medical missions.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Santos began serving his sentence in July of last year, but was released three months later, in October, when the president commuted his sentence, as well as canceling unpaid fines and restitution.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
In April, a Mecklenburg County Superior Court judge ordered Ball to stop canceling his depositions, or legal interviews.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Lastly, using tools such as noise-canceling headphones, a sleep mask, blue-light-blocking glasses, and even compression socks will help leaders arrive at their destination in better form.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Did Warren Buffett warn of Trump declaring martial law and 'canceling' democracy?
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Whether owners can get a cap — either by persuasion through the fall and winter, or more likely by canceling games next spring so players go unpaid — remains to be seen.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Select Board Chairwoman Sheila Dibb is leading the charge, as the Central Massachusetts town of around 9,000 people has entered the national spotlight for cancelling its Fourth of July celebration, in a year when America celebrates its 250th anniversary.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Jada Yuan, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
Jamaica, Guyana, Guatemala and even Venezuela – which has seen by far the largest deployment of Cuban doctors in the past 20 years – have also severed or are in the process of cancelling their contracts with the Cuban medical missions.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Santos began serving his sentence in July of last year, but was released three months later, in October, when the president commuted his sentence, as well as canceling unpaid fines and restitution.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
In April, a Mecklenburg County Superior Court judge ordered Ball to stop canceling his depositions, or legal interviews.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Lastly, using tools such as noise-canceling headphones, a sleep mask, blue-light-blocking glasses, and even compression socks will help leaders arrive at their destination in better form.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Did Warren Buffett warn of Trump declaring martial law and 'canceling' democracy?
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Whether owners can get a cap — either by persuasion through the fall and winter, or more likely by canceling games next spring so players go unpaid — remains to be seen.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Select Board Chairwoman Sheila Dibb is leading the charge, as the Central Massachusetts town of around 9,000 people has entered the national spotlight for cancelling its Fourth of July celebration, in a year when America celebrates its 250th anniversary.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canceling
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These networks are viewed with less enthusiasm in the age of streaming, because more consumers are abandoning their cable subscriptions in favor of streaming services.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Blanche said later at the hearing that the DOJ wasn't abandoning the tax portion of the settlement.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The most prominent of these activists is Joyce McMillan, who, after her own children were taken and returned, founded JMACforFamilies, an organization with the goal of abolishing the child-protective system altogether.—
Larissa MacFarquhar,
New Yorker,
28 May 2026
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While politicians can write all sorts of legislation meant to keep kids off smartphones and away from apps, games, and content not appropriate for them, merely writing a law is not the same as abolishing a market.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Boyle, 65, shared a series of Instagram photos on Thursday, May 28, after deleting all previous posts.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The investigative document obtained by the Pioneer Press shows that city officials believe O’Hara interfered with the investigation by the law firm Forsgren Fisher by deleting from his cell phone the personal contact of one of the employees he was alleged to have had relations with.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
27 May 2026
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Brought in to protect a two-run lead in the eighth inning, Scott gave up three runs, including two on a home run by Edmundo Sosa, erasing an excellent start from Roki Sasaki and ending the Dodgers’ six-game winning streak with a 4-3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
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Shop wrinkle-erasing retinol treatments, glowy skin boosters, foundation-replacing skin tints, and more from just $7.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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The two-week restraining order prohibits the defendants from ordering the flag down and from revoking the group's permit because of the flag.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Under current law, the process for revoking driving privileges in Michigan is not based on one's age, but on one's driving ability and any violation history.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Horn said in a news release on Monday that plans to create a new ban showed that repealing the original version was unnecessary.—
Dylan Lysen
June 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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Of course, none of this involves repealing the laws of physics.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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Blaine begins to relentlessly beat Sam in retaliation for eradicating his wife, Anneliese.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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The new state consumer services agency will focus on eradicating junk fees, increasing online privacy protections and overseeing oil companies, according to Newsom’s office.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
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Apollo 13 zoomed around the Moon after famously aborting its lunar landing mission.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2026
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Just before Sunday’s collision, controllers were dealing with another plane that had declared an emergency after aborting a takeoff and smelling an odor on the plane.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Canceling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canceling. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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