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also cancelation
1
as in abandonment
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 cancellation of The Late Show comes 10 years after Colbert took it over from prior host David Letterman.
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2025
Battery life runs up to 30 hours with noise cancellation active, and a 3‑minute quick charge nets 3 hours of playback.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2025
Operations returned to normal Saturday morning, with only 35 delays and 31 cancellations reported.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 2 Aug. 2025
This still is a rare Netflix cancellation of 2025, joining another sophomore action drama, The Recruit, and freshmen Pulse and The Residence.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2025
Battery life runs up to 30 hours with noise cancellation active, and a 3‑minute quick charge nets 3 hours of playback.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2025
Operations returned to normal Saturday morning, with only 35 delays and 31 cancellations reported.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 2 Aug. 2025
This still is a rare Netflix cancellation of 2025, joining another sophomore action drama, The Recruit, and freshmen Pulse and The Residence.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cancellation
Noun
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The parent author is a person whose actions are often not propelled by the self but the baby, a being whose influence on language seems to be one of frequent interruption or even abandonment.—
Ellyn Gaydos
August 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Aug. 2025
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After decades of abandonment and decay, the historic complex of Rockville mills in the northern end of Vernon soon could be getting closer to restorations as part of a 214-unit apartment complex along with shops, a restaurant and small businesses.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The abolition of mandatory retirement rules under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act has opened the door to longer tenures.—
Rob Robinson,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Advertisement Survivors received some medical care and some form of compensation, but campaigns for more compensation and the abolition of nuclear weapons are ongoing.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Some protests involved encampments and building occupations, the latter of which occurred at Columbia’s Hamilton Hall, resulting in several arrests, probations, suspensions, degree revocations, and expulsions.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals upheld the revocation of the 22-year-old’s license on Aug. 1.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The point at which individuals can access their portfolios without penalty is just part of the equation; ensuring that the portfolio growth can sustain the rate of withdrawal over the period of many years is just as crucial.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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In these unfortunate circumstances, taxpayers should speak with a qualified tax professional to determine whether there are valid methods to mitigate against the often unfair tax consequences associated with the retirement fund withdrawal.—
Matthew L. Roberts,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Mixed feelings abound regarding the rescission of federal funding for the high-speed magnetic rail project proposed between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., as some local lawmakers and advocates applaud its demise and other officials acknowledge it was likely doomed from the jump.—
Hannah Gaskill,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Aug. 2025
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The day Congress approved the rescissions, member stations saw a spike in giving, the Times reported.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Other modifications include a Ford racing supercharger that raises the horsepower to 624, three-piece wheels, a custom audio system and upgraded suspension components.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Addison will be permitted to practice and play in exhibition games before the suspension kicks in for games against Chicago, Atlanta and Cincinnati.—
Dave Campbell,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Any changes to the program, including termination, require congressional action, and no such proposals have been introduced at the time of this writing.—
Jill Jones,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The science center in La Crosse, which lost staff in February as part of the Trump administration's sweeping terminations of federal workers earlier this year, produces critical research on the upper Mississippi River and other places across the Midwest and the world.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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According to the recall notice provided by the FDA, Navarro recalled approximately 32,670 pounds of the brand Fancy Medium pecans from a variety of packaging sizes, from small to jumbo.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The park and museum recall and showcase the devastation of the nuclear attack and advocate for world peace.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Cancellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancellation. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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