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or cancelling
1
as in calling
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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2
as in repealing
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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3
as in deleting
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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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4
as in abolishing
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 canceling
The streamer then proceeded with the three freshman crime/thriller dramas, renewing the Bosch spinoff Ballard and canceling Countdown and Butterfly.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
The announcement also follows low-cost Icelandic carrier Play Airlines decision to fold, ceasing operations and canceling all remaining flights.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
Translation and interpretation services For guests with autism or hearing sensitivity, the visitor complex also offers a limited number of noise-cancelling headphones available for check out upon entry.
—Mariette Williams, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
There are more nuanced noise-cancelling earbuds on the market, but none at this price.
—PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
Best Travel Tech Deals Being prepared with in-flight entertainment can make or break your flight experience, and Amazon has Prime Day deals on must-have tech to make your trip easier, like noise-cancelling headphones, Apple iPads, portable chargers, and more.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Customers frequently commend the company’s customer service, but some had complaints about denied claims and difficulties canceling contracts.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
For those who repel the idea of noise-cancelling headphones, these deliver high-quality sound without drowning out the noise of oncoming traffic—an essential for city runners or anyone who can’t seem to stay out of the bike path.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
The situation has created tension in the arts community, with some artists canceling appearances while others have used their performances to make political statements.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
The announcement also follows low-cost Icelandic carrier Play Airlines decision to fold, ceasing operations and canceling all remaining flights.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
Translation and interpretation services For guests with autism or hearing sensitivity, the visitor complex also offers a limited number of noise-cancelling headphones available for check out upon entry.
—Mariette Williams, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
There are more nuanced noise-cancelling earbuds on the market, but none at this price.
—PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
Best Travel Tech Deals Being prepared with in-flight entertainment can make or break your flight experience, and Amazon has Prime Day deals on must-have tech to make your trip easier, like noise-cancelling headphones, Apple iPads, portable chargers, and more.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Customers frequently commend the company’s customer service, but some had complaints about denied claims and difficulties canceling contracts.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
For those who repel the idea of noise-cancelling headphones, these deliver high-quality sound without drowning out the noise of oncoming traffic—an essential for city runners or anyone who can’t seem to stay out of the bike path.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
The situation has created tension in the arts community, with some artists canceling appearances while others have used their performances to make political statements.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canceling
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Advertisement After consultations with Israeli officials, Qatari negotiators, and regional mediators, Witkoff and Kushner assembled a 20-point peace plan calling for a ceasefire and hostage exchange, Israeli security guarantees, the demilitarization of Gaza, and a new civilian governing authority.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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The strategist noted that Youngkin’s message on parental rights and education is often the main takeaway from his campaign, but there were other important messages, including repealing the state’s grocery tax.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
28 Sep. 2025
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There is little action that could be forced upon these platforms with today’s Section 230 protections for third-party content, but there is growing Republican support for reforming, or even repealing, the law.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Some companies have strategically deployed offensive tactics and obtained immediate results including short-sellers deleting a report and/or issuing a retraction.—
Tim Reynolds,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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TikTok deal reached Looks like Americans won’t have to worry about deleting the TikTok app off their phone.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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The European Parliament has twice called for Yahaya’s release, asking Nigeria to set an example by abolishing the blasphemy laws under which he has been detained for over five years.—
Sean Nelson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Both Biss and Abughazaleh support abolishing ICE, and the winner of their primary will be heavily favored to hold a seat whose voters backed Kamala Harris by 37 points last year.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Over the last five years, the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services has brought hundreds of fraud cases that are heavily reliant on transactional data with the goal of revoking people’s food benefits.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed revoking requirements for companies to report greenhouse gas emissions.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
24 Sep. 2025
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Although exact details have yet to be released, people familiar with the matter told the Associated Press that Hamas is expected to release all 20 surviving hostages this weekend, while Israeli forces begin withdrawing from most of Gaza.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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That bill was the backdrop for Skrmetti withdrawing the 2021 opinion.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Oct. 2025
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These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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On the other, a history-erasing far right.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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The comments come as the EPA considers rescinding a key finding that greenhouse gas emissions from cars and other sources pose a threat to public health.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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In July, the agency also proposed rescinding the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding, which allows the EPA to regulate emissions from new vehicles and vehicle engines.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Canceling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canceling. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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