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
Fernandez, the non-profit agency’s director, said the revocation could affect more than 140 Hialeah seniors, more than half of whom qualify for a high-risk nutrition program that provides frozen meals for home use.
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Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
However, the announcement came 10 months after the revocation actually went into effect, in May of 2025.
—Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 13 May 2026
That can include issues of deportation and revocation of work visas, among other actions.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Others facing the possible revocation of their citizenship include five natives of African countries, three from Asia and two from South America, according to the DOJ.
—Sophie Brams, The Hill, 8 May 2026
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Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
However, the announcement came 10 months after the revocation actually went into effect, in May of 2025.
—Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 13 May 2026
That can include issues of deportation and revocation of work visas, among other actions.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Others facing the possible revocation of their citizenship include five natives of African countries, three from Asia and two from South America, according to the DOJ.
—Sophie Brams, The Hill, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revocation
Noun
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José Palma, national coordinator of the National TPS Alliance — an advocacy group that has fought in federal courts against the cancellation of TPS for several countries—welcomed the extension of protections for the Lebanese.—
Gisela Salomon,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Their effort prompted a 7 1/2-month strike that forced the cancellation of the World Series for the first time in 90 years.—
Ronald Blum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Four others were indicted in the scheme, one sentenced to five years for helping thwart the repeal, one who died by suicide after pleading not guilty and two who await sentencing while cooperating in the investigation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Four others were indicted in the scheme, one sentenced to five years for helping thwart the repeal, one who died by suicide after pleading not guilty and two who await sentencing while cooperating in the investigation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The criteria include frantic efforts to avoid abandonment, having unstable relationships, identity disturbance, impulsive behavior, chronic feelings of emptiness, intense anger, emotional instability, paranoia or dissociation under stress, and recurrent suicidal behavior or self-harm.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
11 June 2026
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The ballad also aligns with the perspective of Jessie’s (Joan Cusack) abandonment and eventual joining of Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz’s (Tim Allen) crew of toys that once belonged to Andy and now live with Bonnie.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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The group, formed in 2023, demands greater political rights for people of Kashmir and the abolition of the refugee seats on the grounds that the refugees have disproportionate influence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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The abolition of chattel slavery involved enormous societal upheaval, and eliminating cruelty to animals will require rebuilding our entire food industry.—
Ted Chiang,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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“Revocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revocation. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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