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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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
Roblox deletes the photos and videos after the processing.
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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
Later, the girl on the screen deletes her video and reposts a better version of it.
—Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
Shane writes and deletes one longing text message about kissing.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
Since attacks like SessionReaper can expose your personal data to criminal marketplaces, consider using a reputable data removal service that continuously scans and deletes your private information, such as your address, phone number and email, from data broker sites.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
In contrast, lossy audio is a compressed file format that deletes some of the original audio information.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
The dangling bucket attack, the Google engineers explained, is made possible when a user deletes a storage bucket but, for whatever reason, references to it remain in everything from application code and apps to public documentation.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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
Later, the girl on the screen deletes her video and reposts a better version of it.
—Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
Shane writes and deletes one longing text message about kissing.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
Since attacks like SessionReaper can expose your personal data to criminal marketplaces, consider using a reputable data removal service that continuously scans and deletes your private information, such as your address, phone number and email, from data broker sites.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
In contrast, lossy audio is a compressed file format that deletes some of the original audio information.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
The dangling bucket attack, the Google engineers explained, is made possible when a user deletes a storage bucket but, for whatever reason, references to it remain in everything from application code and apps to public documentation.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deletes
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Unfortunately, for personal reasons, Brooks cancels at the last minute.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The ports will now be re-tendered, a move that cancels CK Hutchison’s 25-year contract.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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But statistically equalizing these parameters effectively erases some of the benefits of exercise!—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
30 Jan. 2026
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Nothing about the vote, of course, erases what Belichick accomplished on the field.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Historic specialist Wacoal introduced the Flawless line, with new technologies like ultrasound bonding, which removes the need for glue or seams, and its thinnest shapewear fabrics, offered in a range of forms.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Product description The original personal data removal service, Abine DeleteMe removes your info from data broker sites using both automation and human agents.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Deletes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deletes. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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