as in cancels
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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
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Recent Examples of deletes
His amendment to the bill deletes any mention of breaching the dam, although that action would remain an option for a new 19-member advisory board, made up of state officials and local residents, to consider, Brodeur said.
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Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Before performing a factory reset, back up important photos, contacts and files, as this process permanently deletes everything stored on the device.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
The new method basically deletes climate change from the whole equation, which makes El Niño easier to spot.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The president posts, and 12 hours later, deletes an overtly racist video of Barack and Michelle Obama.
—ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
The new draft deletes controversial elements of a 2025 version of the standards that the Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down over violations of state open meeting laws.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 5 Feb. 2026
Roblox deletes the photos and videos after the processing.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026
Comedy deletes your stakes, and the stakes have to feel high for this whole thing to work.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Dec. 2025
View gallery - 11 images A sharp, new twist on the classic moka pot, the Turbo Moka packs a unique design that deletes the line between function and flair.
—New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2025
Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Before performing a factory reset, back up important photos, contacts and files, as this process permanently deletes everything stored on the device.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
The new method basically deletes climate change from the whole equation, which makes El Niño easier to spot.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The president posts, and 12 hours later, deletes an overtly racist video of Barack and Michelle Obama.
—ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
The new draft deletes controversial elements of a 2025 version of the standards that the Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down over violations of state open meeting laws.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 5 Feb. 2026
Roblox deletes the photos and videos after the processing.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026
Comedy deletes your stakes, and the stakes have to feel high for this whole thing to work.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Dec. 2025
View gallery - 11 images A sharp, new twist on the classic moka pot, the Turbo Moka packs a unique design that deletes the line between function and flair.
—New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deletes
Verb
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If an airline cancels a flight or a connection becomes impossible, passengers are typically entitled to rebook or request refunds, depending on the airline’s policies.—
Hana Al-Khodairi,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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If a friend cancels or a team changes venues, respond with alternate options rather than vague guilt.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But a 4-6-3 double play erases the threat.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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The irony being that, according to Over The Cap, Hendrickson’s signing erases a 2027 comp pick that would have gone to the Ravens and sends one to Cincinnati.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Mechanical thinning removes smaller trees and brush so forests are less crowded.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Fazio was shown how to use the grayscale mode on his phone, which removes the color, turning the screen to black-and-white.—
Meg Oliver,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Deletes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deletes. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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