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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 takeover led to a swath of cancellations by artists, and just this week, a vote by the board to close the Kennedy Center for two years to undergo a massive remodeling.
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Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
These sweeping cancellations extended to NEH funding.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The cancellations and new rules have brought uncertainty for thousands of drivers who now find themselves without work and no reprieve from the courts, which will determine whether to put a stay on the new rules.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Due to the severe weather, the Federal Aviation Administration slowed down or temporarily stopped flights along the East Coast, causing delays and cancellations in more than 50 airports across the country.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The tracking service FlightAware showed Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport had 300 delays and 98 cancellations by late afternoon Tuesday after travelers suffered through 429 delays and 286 cancellations on Monday.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
The high winds are causing headaches at Detroit Metro Airport as well as some of the nation's busiest airports, as dozens of delays and cancellations were reported on Monday.
—Julia Avant, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The disruptions follow a chaotic Monday for air travel, triggered by powerful storms that dumped snow by the foot in the Midwest and swept through the eastern half of the country, leading to thousands of cancellations at major hubs, including in New York, Chicago and Atlanta.
—Emilie Megnien, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The couple stayed one additional night at their original resort after management offered guests affected by cancellations a 50% discount from the regular rate of about $1,500.
—Blane Bachelor, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
These sweeping cancellations extended to NEH funding.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The cancellations and new rules have brought uncertainty for thousands of drivers who now find themselves without work and no reprieve from the courts, which will determine whether to put a stay on the new rules.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Due to the severe weather, the Federal Aviation Administration slowed down or temporarily stopped flights along the East Coast, causing delays and cancellations in more than 50 airports across the country.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The tracking service FlightAware showed Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport had 300 delays and 98 cancellations by late afternoon Tuesday after travelers suffered through 429 delays and 286 cancellations on Monday.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
The high winds are causing headaches at Detroit Metro Airport as well as some of the nation's busiest airports, as dozens of delays and cancellations were reported on Monday.
—Julia Avant, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The disruptions follow a chaotic Monday for air travel, triggered by powerful storms that dumped snow by the foot in the Midwest and swept through the eastern half of the country, leading to thousands of cancellations at major hubs, including in New York, Chicago and Atlanta.
—Emilie Megnien, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The couple stayed one additional night at their original resort after management offered guests affected by cancellations a 50% discount from the regular rate of about $1,500.
—Blane Bachelor, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cancellations
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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With donor registries largely managed at the state level and no unified federal reporting requirement for removals, comprehensive national data on revocations is elusive.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The government also argued the court should limit any ruling to the specific plaintiffs rather than weigh whether the laws are unconstitutional in all situations, and that visa revocations are largely immune from court challenges under federal law.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Cancellations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancellations. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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