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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
With those efforts so far unsuccessful, Columbia’s interim president Katrina Armstrong vacated the top post nearly two weeks ago, in a decision that was praised by the federal antisemitism task force as an important step toward advancing negotiations.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2025
Most recipients must vacate by Thursday morning, according to WTVT.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
In a short decision issued Monday, the high court vacated the order of D.C. Federal Judge James Boasberg that had prevented Homeland Security from sending Venezuelan migrants to a Salvadoran mega-prison.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
Even though the Supreme Court has moved to quash Boasberg’s order over the venue, legal experts believe the judge still retains the authority to hold officials accountable for any actions that may have contravened his directives before they were vacated.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2025
Most recipients must vacate by Thursday morning, according to WTVT.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
In a short decision issued Monday, the high court vacated the order of D.C. Federal Judge James Boasberg that had prevented Homeland Security from sending Venezuelan migrants to a Salvadoran mega-prison.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
Even though the Supreme Court has moved to quash Boasberg’s order over the venue, legal experts believe the judge still retains the authority to hold officials accountable for any actions that may have contravened his directives before they were vacated.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacate
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The most recent collective bargaining agreement, signed by the players and the league, abolished the college draft and opened the door for every new player to enter the league as a free agent.—
Meg Linehan,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Others, like the Cato Institute, go one step further and suggest FEMA be abolished entirely, replaced by market solutions and state compacts.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Officers secured the area, evacuated nearby apartments and began negotiating with Ruiz while making sure individuals inside the apartment were safe.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Thousands are without power or have been forced to evacuate their homes, according to officials.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Trump skipped three times during his last presidency (the 2020 affair was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic).—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Organizers and the Kennedy Center have canceled a week’s worth of events celebrating LGBTQ+ rights for this summer’s World Pride festival in Washington amid a shift in priorities and the ousting of leadership at one of the nation’s premier cultural institutions.—
Ashraf Khalil,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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That’s why Atlanta ignored all the warning signs around the Pearce trade and emptied its wallet to move back into the first round Thursday night and take Pearce.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Bird Baths Bird baths should be emptied, scrubbed, and refilled once a week at a minimum.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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The question is whether the Trump administration is entitled to repeal a rule that was upheld specifically by the Supreme Court and therefore subject to precedent, said Patrick Parenteau, an emeritus professor at the Vermont Law and Graduate School who has handled endangered species cases.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2025
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As President Donald Trump pushes to repeal several clean air and water regulations, the ALA has warned that this could deal a severe blow to U.S. public health.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Benches cleared in Baltimore after Heston Kjerstad took exception to Pablo Reyes’ attempt to field a throw from Austin Wells.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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After an awkward collision during the fourth inning of the Baltimore Orioles' 5-4 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday, tempers flared, and the benches cleared.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Still to be determined is Vessel’s plan in Glastonbury; the town rejected it, and Vessel won a Superior Court lawsuit to overturn that decision.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
23 Apr. 2025
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The case had long been viewed by Palin and other conservatives as a possible vehicle to overturn the 1964 U.S. Supreme Court landmark New York Times v. Sullivan.—
Luc Cohen,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Until the masses adopt it, fraudsters can simply avoid platforms that require World ID and continue doing business as usual.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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These are the top shades for avoiding sun damage and small talk.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
1 May 2025
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“Vacate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacate. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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