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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
Consequences for the former prince Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, have included Andrew being stripped of their titles and the two having to vacate Royal Lodge.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Mar. 2026
Even as the challenge has wound its way through federal courts for nearly two years, a ruling last month vacated an earlier court order that had prevented the law from taking effect — clearing the way for displays to be installed in classrooms.
—Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Houses in the area were vacated as a safety precaution, however.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
For example, in District 1, which covers the area north and east of Interstate 84, four candidates are vying for the spot vacated by controversial Commissioner Leslie Van Beek.
—Idaho Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Mar. 2026
Even as the challenge has wound its way through federal courts for nearly two years, a ruling last month vacated an earlier court order that had prevented the law from taking effect — clearing the way for displays to be installed in classrooms.
—Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Houses in the area were vacated as a safety precaution, however.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
For example, in District 1, which covers the area north and east of Interstate 84, four candidates are vying for the spot vacated by controversial Commissioner Leslie Van Beek.
—Idaho Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacate
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Calls to abolish the bases have been raised previously, particularly when they are used for military action in the region.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The program is funded by $2 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding, which the county is using to abolish millions in medical debt for thousands of residents across the county.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Bystanders and Kauai Fire Department crews rescued and medically evacuated two survivors to Wilcox Medical Center in Lihue, Hawaii, the Coast Guard said.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Boxer also has heavy-lift and attack helicopters, as well as MV-22B Osprey, fast, long-range tilt-rotor aircraft used to transport troops and equipment, and to evacuate the wounded.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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His insurance company had even cancelled his homeowner’s policy, because he was deemed too great a risk.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Next to the Western Wall is Al Aqsa Mosque compound, Islam’s third-holiest site, which has also stood empty since the war started, canceling prayers during most of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which ended 10 days ago.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Each can hold a few a few semi-loads but on a warm April day farmers may empty one in hours.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Heat waved the white flag midway through the fourth quarter, emptying its bench.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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This was made possible in February 2025 when the Department of Education repealed a policy enacted by the previous administration that said the revenue must be distributed equally among the student-athletes.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Passed in 1996, Proposition 218 mandates voter approval for all local taxes, and provides voters an opportunity to repeal or reject taxes.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Expiring contracts are more sought after by teams leading into the trade deadline when executives are figuring out whether to clear cap space for the following summer.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Consider making plans to meet up and help others, perhaps by clearing garbage from a local park or donating food to someone in need.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Forty-five years after Wong Kim Ark’s victory, the justices were pushed – after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor – to overturn that ruling and revoke citizenship for Japanese Americans born in the United States.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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This week’s wins could unleash a barrage of new lawsuits, even if the verdicts are overturned in the appellate courts, as the companies, their supporters, and many 1st Amendment experts expect.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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The state transportation agency said drivers should avoid the area or use alternate routes.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Texas Rangers avoided a complete meltdown to earn their first victory of the season, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 in 10 innings Saturday at Philadelphia.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Vacate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacate. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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