DELETE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

delete

verb

di-ˈlēt

as in to cancel

to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it the teacher deleted the last line of the student's essay, wisely sensing that it lessened the impact

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

stet

Examples of delete in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Instead, his work email was deactivated, staff was informed that he was no longer involved with the series, and his Instagram account appeared to have been deleted. —

Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 16 Aug. 2024 The law includes extending protections to users between 13 and 16 years old, as well as giving parents the ability to delete their kids' personal information from platforms. —

Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2024 There isn’t a one-size-fits-all recommendation for whether or not to delete an ex’s number or when to block them on social media. —

Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 Aug. 2024 Meanwhile, the Why Him? star deleted his Instagram early on in their relationship. —

Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for delete

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