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as in to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
the contract was vacated by the court on the grounds that the signer was underage
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Recent Examples of vacate
In November, Li’l Abner’s 3,000 residents woke up to notices to vacate their properties by May 19.
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Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Hamas defended its actions as a law-and-order drive in areas vacated by Israel.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
Kansas City officials have touted the Washington Square Park site for the Royals, which includes a Blue KC building that the company has vacated.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
Should the right of way be vacated, a sidewalk would be built to connect to existing sidewalks in the neighborhood, said applicant representative Jannette Temple.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
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Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Hamas defended its actions as a law-and-order drive in areas vacated by Israel.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
Kansas City officials have touted the Washington Square Park site for the Royals, which includes a Blue KC building that the company has vacated.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
Should the right of way be vacated, a sidewalk would be built to connect to existing sidewalks in the neighborhood, said applicant representative Jannette Temple.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacate
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That uneven use of the death penalty is one of the reasons advocates want to abolish it.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, individual states can’t decide to abolish the practice without Congressional approval.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
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The museum was quickly evacuated and will remain closed Sunday to preserve evidence for investigators.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
19 Oct. 2025
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Residents whose homes were destroyed evacuated to Bethel, the largest city in western Alaska.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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The brand canceled the show indefinitely in 2019 amid controversy surrounding representation and inclusivity.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, some Wyandotte residents have tried to get the government to delay or cancel its tax sales, which usually happen twice a year, to prevent people who have struggled to pay sky-rocketing property tax bills from losing their family homes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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As annual fees for premium credit cards soar (hello, $795 Chase Sapphire Reserve and $895 Amex Platinum), travelers might wonder if there’s a different way to unlock perks without emptying their wallet.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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Some residents frantically emptied out their places, not knowing their next move.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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Months after Missouri lawmakers passed a sweeping incentives package for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, voters across the state could have a chance to repeal it.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
20 Oct. 2025
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Gay people could not openly serve in the military until Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell was repealed in 2011.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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Ultimately, SkyWest Flight 6469 was cleared for takeoff, and landed at Los Angeles International Airport shortly after midnight.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The royal agreed to the interview in order to clear his name and explain his relationship with Epstein.—
Ashley Hume , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, the letter calls on Congressional support for the European Union to overturn its ban on Sulfuryl Fluoride, a pesticide used to fumigate Southern Yellow Pine wood chips on breakbulk cargo ships.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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The British Library overturned its initial decision by issuing Wilde’s proxy a new card in his name.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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For those affected, avoiding even trace amounts of eggs is essential, making accurate labeling critical.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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For less hustle and bustle, busiest avoid traveling Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Vacate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacate. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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