as in cancellation
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
threatened the revocation of his son's driving privileges
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Recent Examples of revocation
Direct control minimizes exposure to foreign competitors, alters local politics, and prevents contract revocation.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
If convicted, Peters faces up to 25 years in prison, a fine of up to $100,000, and a five-year revocation of his driving privileges.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The revocations punished not just actions but also speeches, articles, and Facebook musings.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Violating any of the code’s provisions could result in suspension or revocation of the rental license, and operating a short-term rental without a license could lead to a fee of up to $1,000.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
If convicted, Peters faces up to 25 years in prison, a fine of up to $100,000, and a five-year revocation of his driving privileges.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The revocations punished not just actions but also speeches, articles, and Facebook musings.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Violating any of the code’s provisions could result in suspension or revocation of the rental license, and operating a short-term rental without a license could lead to a fee of up to $1,000.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revocation
Noun
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Inspired by the acoustic principles behind Bang & Olufsen’s Beoplay H100 headphones, Beo Grace deliver high-quality sound and advanced digital noise cancellation.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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While there’s been some chatter about the possibility of a zero-hour reprieve, as talks with potential investors are ongoing, the recent cancellation of the nine MLB contracts is said to have made the unmistakable sound of the other shoe dropping.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Health care and business groups oppose a repeal.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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Another prospect is that not all of the cuts materialize — say, the trash fee repeal doesn’t happen — or the field of tax increases thins out, making those that remain more palatable to voters.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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Old wounds around rejection or abandonment may rise to the surface… not to punish you, but to be finally resolved.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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This language can suggest frequent pivots and abandonment of projects.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Bessent, who is allowed by law to make the final decision on coin designs, opted to replace the abolition, suffrage and Civil Rights Movement coins with ones depicting the Mayflower Compact, the American Revolution and the Gettysburg Address.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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In a lengthy Instagram post, supermodel Bella Hadid called for the abolition of ICE, strongly criticizing their aggressive tactics.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Revocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revocation. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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