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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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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Advertisement When Eun-jae disappears before the transplant, Seong-sin sends his men to kill her, but cancels the order at the last second.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … PULLING THE PLUG – Amazon cancels 'Melania' movie screening at cinema after sign backfires.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Food and drink The casual, open-plan kitchen erases the divide between Sussurro’s chefs and guests, inviting collaboration and conversation sparked by the display of fresh produce harvested straight from the on-site garden or sourced from organic farmers’ markets.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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The second annual Jambaloo erases that notion.—
Thor Christensen,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The gentle formula removes dirt and product buildup with a mild lather without irritating the scalp.—
Jamie Wilson,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
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In fact, using automation tools removes much of the mental work that can make saving feel overwhelming in the first place.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Deletes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deletes. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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