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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 incident marks the second laser deployment near the Texas border in two weeks, triggering FAA airspace closures and flight cancellations that disrupted the region.
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Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Comprehensive travel insurance that covers cancellations, delays and unforeseen disruptions is also advisable, particularly given the potential for sudden airspace closures or route adjustments.
—Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
On the other hand, late changes, cancelations and constant replanning will create inefficiencies throughout the supply chain.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
Wednesday, advocates and drivers were in court to argue against the cancellation, including attorney with Asian Law Caucus Katherine Zhao.
—Amanda Hari, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Comprehensive travel insurance that covers cancellations, delays and unforeseen disruptions is also advisable, particularly given the potential for sudden airspace closures or route adjustments.
—Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
On the other hand, late changes, cancelations and constant replanning will create inefficiencies throughout the supply chain.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
Wednesday, advocates and drivers were in court to argue against the cancellation, including attorney with Asian Law Caucus Katherine Zhao.
—Amanda Hari, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cancellation
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City budget data show that about 33 cents of every property tax dollar collected by the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser is actually spent within the city, underscoring the scale of the financial challenge a statewide property-tax repeal would create for Hialeah.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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But the repeal of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, polio, diphtheria, rubeola and tetanus, requires legislative action.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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Organizers held a series of events focused on resisting immigration enforcement actions and calling for the abolition of ICE and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), according to its website.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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In the 19th century, that meant abolition and constitutional amendments.—
Jack Hill,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Feb. 2026
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And some lawmakers are having conversations about responsibility, and who should be held liable in cases of abandonment and death.—
Mary Beth Skylis,
Outside,
26 Feb. 2026
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And always underneath all the resentment and abandonment is a love there.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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If such a case occurs, penalties from the Florida Board of Nursing could range from reprimands, fines or probation to suspension or revocation of the license, according to a state statute.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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He was being held without bail Wednesday at Santa Rita Jail and was scheduled to appear in court March 17 to enter a plea and for a parole revocation hearing.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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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 5 Mar. 2026.
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