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also cancelations
1
as in abandonments
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 abolitions
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 cancellations
This summer, Kehlani faced several concert cancellations following her public defense of Palestinians amid Israel’s war in Gaza.
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Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Then again, ticket refunds for cancellations are quick and automatic these days.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2025
The rapper canceled a few shows in Atlanta and Detroit, and no explanation was given for any of the cancellations.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
The politically motivated preemption of the late-night program following host Jimmy Kimmel's brief remarks regarding the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk drove a massive wave of Disney+ subscription cancellations, a new report from the research firm Antenna shows, per The New York Times.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
With the crush of post-fire cancellations, her family may be forced to pursue the matter as a last-ditch effort to sustain this resource bridge between northern Arizona destinations.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The Citi note does mention cancellations based on earlier data — so churn numbers are starting to get baked into expectations.
—Jeff Marks,paulina Likos, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
The reports remained close to the same range as delays and cancellations Sunday.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
In light of the backlog, lengthy suspension of cancellations and looming tax deadline, the teachers union asked a federal judge last month to end the delays.
—Danielle Douglas-Gabriel The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Then again, ticket refunds for cancellations are quick and automatic these days.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2025
The rapper canceled a few shows in Atlanta and Detroit, and no explanation was given for any of the cancellations.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
The politically motivated preemption of the late-night program following host Jimmy Kimmel's brief remarks regarding the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk drove a massive wave of Disney+ subscription cancellations, a new report from the research firm Antenna shows, per The New York Times.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
With the crush of post-fire cancellations, her family may be forced to pursue the matter as a last-ditch effort to sustain this resource bridge between northern Arizona destinations.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The Citi note does mention cancellations based on earlier data — so churn numbers are starting to get baked into expectations.
—Jeff Marks,paulina Likos, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
The reports remained close to the same range as delays and cancellations Sunday.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
In light of the backlog, lengthy suspension of cancellations and looming tax deadline, the teachers union asked a federal judge last month to end the delays.
—Danielle Douglas-Gabriel The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cancellations
Noun
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Some of the withdrawals, such as that of Ingrassia, follow controversy or backlash from GOP senators who are crucial to their confirmation.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Any withdrawals prior usually have a penalty fee.—
Layla Melendez,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Brake dust and bird droppings led to the arrest of an Eastpointe man in the shooting of a Macomb Township businessman and gas station owner outside of his home.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Inspectors found six more rodent droppings near the candy shelf and behind the cookies on a bottom shelf.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But officials ignored this pressure, and continued targeting leftist activists for similar suspensions.—
Time,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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Weather events of this strength typically result in widespread utility outages, disrupted travel and freight, and suspensions in economic activity due to road closures, flooding, and property damage.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The White House sent Congress a new rescissions package, targeting nearly $5 billion in foreign aid.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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The White House sent Congress a new rescissions package, targeting nearly five billion dollars in foreign aid.—
Andy Kroll,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The repeals still need to make it into the final version of the defense policy legislation hashed out both chambers, but the effort clearly has momentum.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The repeals do not conclude the litigation.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The pair unpacked the increasingly complex realities of immigration policies and visa restrictions for international musicians, particularly the alarming trend of visa revocations among regional Mexican artists and beyond.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
21 Oct. 2025
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Now, regardless of the severity of the violation, any license revocations must be approved by a string of senior leaders, internal ATF emails obtained by CNN show.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Cancellations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancellations. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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