DELETION Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

deletion

noun

di-ˈlē-shən

Definition of deletion next

as in omission

something left out one of the deletions from the final cut of the movie turned out to be my one line of dialogue

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Recent Examples of deletion Many data removal services can request deletions from a wide range of websites, including some that are not easy to find on your own. —

Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026 The deletion altered the production of a protein, which would become known as CFTR, a shorthand for cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator. —

Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026 James Hauser, who has a rare genetic condition called 1p36 deletion syndrome, faces daily challenges with physical and developmental delays. —

Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026 Deloitte research documents a parallel surge in app deletions and screentime limits among Gen Z themselves. —

Luba Kassova, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deletion

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omission

Noun

The omission of other riders was a particularly sore point for some.

— Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
The misleading headlines, bias and omissions in the story are stirring up division in our community.

— Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026