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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
The surprising twist was the slew of cancellations in — among other places — South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.
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Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
There were cancellations and delays, with the Department of Transportation cutting flights due to safety concerns.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
University officials tried to reassure the campus that the impacts of the new policy would be minimal, affecting only a small portion of the classes being offered and that class cancellations wouldn’t create any obstacles preventing students from staying on course to graduate.
—Juan A. Lozano, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Of course there are still detractors, but in an era in which public cancellations abound and apologies are scrutinized for any whiff of inauthenticity, Milli Vanilli’s wrongdoings can now seem quaint.
—Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Around noon Friday, CLT had 90 delays and 12 cancellations, according to the tracking site FlightAware.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
For the second weekend in a row, the threat of inclement weather throughout metro Atlanta and North Georgia has prompted several closures and cancellations.
—Yvonne Zusel, AJC.com, 30 Jan. 2026
During the last shutdown, staffing strains forced flight reductions at dozens of airports, triggering widespread delays and cancellations.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
American Airlines accounts for most of the cancellations and delays, with 940 cancellations and 275 delays.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
There were cancellations and delays, with the Department of Transportation cutting flights due to safety concerns.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
University officials tried to reassure the campus that the impacts of the new policy would be minimal, affecting only a small portion of the classes being offered and that class cancellations wouldn’t create any obstacles preventing students from staying on course to graduate.
—Juan A. Lozano, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Of course there are still detractors, but in an era in which public cancellations abound and apologies are scrutinized for any whiff of inauthenticity, Milli Vanilli’s wrongdoings can now seem quaint.
—Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Around noon Friday, CLT had 90 delays and 12 cancellations, according to the tracking site FlightAware.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
For the second weekend in a row, the threat of inclement weather throughout metro Atlanta and North Georgia has prompted several closures and cancellations.
—Yvonne Zusel, AJC.com, 30 Jan. 2026
During the last shutdown, staffing strains forced flight reductions at dozens of airports, triggering widespread delays and cancellations.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
American Airlines accounts for most of the cancellations and delays, with 940 cancellations and 275 delays.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 24 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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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
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Trump didn’t extend Musk’s DOGE contract — the two fell out shortly after his departure, and, other than rescissions, the whole project has taken on a lower profile post-Musk.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Nov. 2025
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 4 Feb. 2026.
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