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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
Noun
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The repeal followed Congress’s zeroing out of penalties for violating Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) targets as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The nonprofit Earthjustice filed suit Wednesday to block the repeal.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Students have often stood on the front lines, be it abolition, women’s suffrage or civil rights.—
Karl W. Bickel,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Feb. 2026
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South Korea has not executed a death-row inmate since 1997, in what is widely seen as a de facto moratorium on capital punishment and popular calls for its abolition.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 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 2 Mar. 2026.
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