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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 Norwegian government hasn't made any public comments on the cancellation of the missile system or Anwar's remarks.
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ABC News, 14 May 2026
From the moment Colbert announced the cancellation of his show, speculation has run rampant about the motive behind the move from CBS and parent company Paramount (now Paramount Skydance).
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Poor-quality headphones that skimp on noise cancellation, battery life, or comfortability can quickly turn a noisy flight into an absolute nightmare.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Highlights have included releases and restocks of popular original colorways including the sneaker’s flagship Neon look and more recently, a collaboration with UK skate brand Palace which led to arrests and ultimately, a cancellation of its NYC launch.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
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ABC News, 14 May 2026
From the moment Colbert announced the cancellation of his show, speculation has run rampant about the motive behind the move from CBS and parent company Paramount (now Paramount Skydance).
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Poor-quality headphones that skimp on noise cancellation, battery life, or comfortability can quickly turn a noisy flight into an absolute nightmare.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Highlights have included releases and restocks of popular original colorways including the sneaker’s flagship Neon look and more recently, a collaboration with UK skate brand Palace which led to arrests and ultimately, a cancellation of its NYC launch.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cancellation
Noun
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Maviglio described the ballot measure as a simple repeal of Proposition 14, and said he was inspired by the governor’s race.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Even before the repeal of Roe, people living in Appalachian communities were not getting adequate healthcare.—
Gretchen E. Ely,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
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In Village People’s gay-empowerment lexicon this means joining a gay community, for true abolition from the slavery of societal/self-loathing cannot be achieved on one’s own.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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Today, more than 150 years after the abolition of slavery in the United States, the history and memorialization of both America’s founding and the freedom movement illustrate Philadelphia’s major role in the success of the Underground Railroad.—
Jeremy Mennis,
The Conversation,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Despite a mentality forged by military service, her abuelo is kind and affectionate, while her straight-shooting abuela gives her the explanation she’s long been denied for her mother’s abandonment, without sugar-coating it.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Expressed through a bold, imaginative aesthetic, the film invites adult audiences to connect with themes of abandonment, control and self-discovery.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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However, the announcement came 10 months after the revocation actually went into effect, in May of 2025.—
Andrea Lucia,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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That can include issues of deportation and revocation of work visas, among other actions.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The rescission of the agreements would mean a step back from protecting vulnerable students in schools, said Shiwali Patel, senior director of education justice at the National Women’s Law Center.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The impact of the rescission of future funding allocated for public media have already been felt.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Cancellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancellation. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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