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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
So far, the cancellations haven't made much of a difference in his daily routine.
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Juliana Kim, NPR, 7 Feb. 2026
The platform has a higher rate of cancellations than other streaming services, according to Antenna data.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Murky cancellations, then raised rates When demand for hotels and short-term rentals surged after the draw, some World Cups fans took to social media to air their grievances about last-minute cancellations by hosts.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The legislation also requires NIH to report monthly to Congress about grant awards, terminations and cancellations so Congress can better track its spending.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
So far, the cancellations haven’t resulted in any announcements about make-up days.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
That decision, though separate from the newsroom’s operations, led to mass cancellations from subscribers, hurting the Post’s bottom line.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Collins, who has operated the club since 2007, told the Tribune the cancellations could cost him roughly $17,000.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
There were cancellations and delays, with the Department of Transportation cutting flights due to safety concerns.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Juliana Kim, NPR, 7 Feb. 2026
The platform has a higher rate of cancellations than other streaming services, according to Antenna data.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Murky cancellations, then raised rates When demand for hotels and short-term rentals surged after the draw, some World Cups fans took to social media to air their grievances about last-minute cancellations by hosts.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The legislation also requires NIH to report monthly to Congress about grant awards, terminations and cancellations so Congress can better track its spending.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
So far, the cancellations haven’t resulted in any announcements about make-up days.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
That decision, though separate from the newsroom’s operations, led to mass cancellations from subscribers, hurting the Post’s bottom line.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Collins, who has operated the club since 2007, told the Tribune the cancellations could cost him roughly $17,000.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
There were cancellations and delays, with the Department of Transportation cutting flights due to safety concerns.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cancellations
Noun
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Mandate repeals may set off an avalanche of other consequences.—
Allison Ong,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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Boise’s ordinance repeals that section, making those streets subject to a default speed limit of 20 miles per hour.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Over the past year, federal rescissions removed the funding structure that kept many local public media stations above that threshold.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The health care industry has seen research cuts as a result of federal funding rescissions last year while the tech industry has been embroiled in conflict over H-1B workers with the administration.—
Surina Venkat,
The Hill,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The revocations punished not just actions but also speeches, articles, and Facebook musings.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Such revocations have increased over the last two years, with about 41% of parolees returning to prison for a rule violation or for committing a new crime in October 2025, compared to about 31% in October 2023.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
24 Dec. 2025
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“Cancellations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancellations. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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