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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
Country star Martina McBride and R&B group The Commodores were among the latest cancellations for the concert, which is slated to run June 25 through July 10.
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Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 30 May 2026
The reason for the cancellations filled me with a new sense of fear, and a tremendous amount of guilt because so many people had planned on coming to those shows.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 May 2026
Devastated by the cancellations, many gathered in central Vienna to trade friendship bracelets and commiserate about the cancelations.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Devastated by the cancellations, many gathered in central Vienna to trade friendship bracelets and commiserate.
—Philipp Jenne, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Prices of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel have surged in recent months, prompting government intervention in some countries and warnings of flight cancellations over the summer.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 26 May 2026
The war triggered widespread flight cancellations.
—Amy Gunia, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
That is expected to lead to extensive cancellations and delays.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The cancellations will save about $35,000, according to meeting materials.
—Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 30 May 2026
The reason for the cancellations filled me with a new sense of fear, and a tremendous amount of guilt because so many people had planned on coming to those shows.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 May 2026
Devastated by the cancellations, many gathered in central Vienna to trade friendship bracelets and commiserate about the cancelations.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Devastated by the cancellations, many gathered in central Vienna to trade friendship bracelets and commiserate.
—Philipp Jenne, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Prices of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel have surged in recent months, prompting government intervention in some countries and warnings of flight cancellations over the summer.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 26 May 2026
The war triggered widespread flight cancellations.
—Amy Gunia, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
That is expected to lead to extensive cancellations and delays.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The cancellations will save about $35,000, according to meeting materials.
—Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cancellations
Noun
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News of the abandonments has prompted outrage on social media, with many calling for the person to be prosecuted when caught.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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After a rash of abandonments led to infant deaths in the late 1990s, Texas became the first in the nation to pass a state law legalizing abandonment.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In agreeing to hear the pair of cases, the justices did not disturb the lower court rulings that blocked the repeals for now.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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The trash and parking fee repeals might be uniquely attractive to a broad swath of San Diegans in a way that may not translate to competitive bidding changes or even pension reform.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The plaintiffs are asking that a federal judge declare the rescissions unlawful and undo them.—
Joseph Choi,
The Hill,
12 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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According to reporting from The Associated Press, the department will begin revocations on Friday, May 8, and be focused on those who owe $100,000 or more.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The department told the Associated Press on Thursday that the revocations would begin Friday and be focused on those who owe $100,000 or more.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cancellations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancellations. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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