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as in scrapped
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
please call to cancel your appointment with the dentist if you can't make it
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as in abolished
to put an end to by formal action
the agreement can be canceled by either side with a formal written notice
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as in deleted
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it
canceled the check and wrote a new one
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as in erased
to destroy all traces of
it seemed as though all honor and decency had been canceled by the war's new moral order
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Recent Examples of canceled
But those shootarounds can be canceled for any number of reasons, including if the game is the second in consecutive nights, or if the team is in the middle of a tough stretch of travel or practiced the day before.
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Joe Vardon, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
After the coronavirus pandemic canceled Coachella in 2020 and 2021, fans were excited to be back at the polo grounds in 2022.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The meeting was canceled when the two sides came to an agreement over the weekend.
—Mac Engel
april 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
In July 2025, the long-running late-night talker was canceled by CBS after 33 years, 11 seasons of which were hosted by Colbert.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
As long as their flights aren't canceled, the family's planning to take them.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
President Barack Obama cancelled Constellation, prioritizing an asteroid landing and opting to try for Mars next.
—David W. Brown, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
At a time when festivals like Sol Blume, Goldensky and Breakaway have been cancelled or postponed, citing costs or unforeseen circumstances, Channel 24 credits the Sacramento community as the key to their success.
—Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Within days, statues were removed and celebrations cancelled or renamed, including events tied to the federal César Chavez Day on March 31.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Joe Vardon, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
After the coronavirus pandemic canceled Coachella in 2020 and 2021, fans were excited to be back at the polo grounds in 2022.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The meeting was canceled when the two sides came to an agreement over the weekend.
—Mac Engel
april 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
In July 2025, the long-running late-night talker was canceled by CBS after 33 years, 11 seasons of which were hosted by Colbert.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
As long as their flights aren't canceled, the family's planning to take them.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
President Barack Obama cancelled Constellation, prioritizing an asteroid landing and opting to try for Mars next.
—David W. Brown, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
At a time when festivals like Sol Blume, Goldensky and Breakaway have been cancelled or postponed, citing costs or unforeseen circumstances, Channel 24 credits the Sacramento community as the key to their success.
—Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Within days, statues were removed and celebrations cancelled or renamed, including events tied to the federal César Chavez Day on March 31.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canceled
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Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, called for the visit to be scrapped.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
6 Apr. 2026
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When money is guaranteed for injury, he is entitled to that money if his contract is scrapped as a result of a physical issue sustained while performing contractual services.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Akbar had already incorporated Hindus into the Mughal military and administrative system and abolished the jizyah (a poll tax historically levied on non-Muslims under Islamic law) as part of a policy of inclusion.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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The post of prime minister was abolished, consolidating executive authority in the presidency.—
Roxane Razavi,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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But many users deleted the ChatGPT app.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The market on the platform, which has since been deleted, allowed users to wager on what day the pilots would be rescued.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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DeChambeau erased the stroke gained with a birdie on the 17th hole after a great iron shot from the rough left him eight feet from the hole.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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After Jake Cronenworth walked to start the sixth and was erased on Ramón Laureano’s fielder’s choice grounder, Tatis grounded a single through the left side to give the Padres runners at first and second.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The fraternity’s student organization status has been revoked through spring 2031, according to an online database that logs KU student groups’ conduct violations.—
Matthew Kelly
April 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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Residency permits, even for those with long-term Golden Visas, are reportedly being revoked without notice.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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In my opinion, the 18th Amendment should be repealed so Congress doesn’t get paid during a shutdown.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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That portion of the bill addressing proprietary business information will automatically be repealed on July 1, 2033.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In 2024, insurgents led by now-interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s Hayat Tahrir al-Sham marched to Damascus and removed Assad from power.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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On the court, though, Tatum has not looked like a player who is less than a year removed from Achilles surgery.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Reasons to Grow Moss in Your Garden Some gardeners consider moss a nuisance to be eradicated from their yards.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Iran’s leverage over the crucial Strait of Hormuz hardly has been eradicated; if anything, its leverage has increased as a consequence of the war.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Canceled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canceled. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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