as in deserted
left unoccupied or unused
vacated cottages that are easy targets for burglars during the winter
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as in abolished
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 vacated
Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Tatis followed with an RBI hit-and-run dribbler through a vacated second-base spot for a 2-0 lead.
—CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
When Vanecek misplayed the puck behind his net after colliding with defenseman Ian Cole, Coronato grabbed the loose puck and tucked it into the vacated net.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Vaquer has been the champion for nearly 200 days after winning the vacated belt at Wrestlepalooza back in September.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
New York defended its vacated cage effectively for the entire time, but scored just once off a brilliant setup by Matthew Schaefer for Heineman’s deflection.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
And moving chains can take months or even years to bring vacated units onto the market, especially when sales are involved.
—Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
Brobbey flicks the ball into the path of Diarra, who carries it into the vacated space, before his shot deflects off Axel Tuanzebe and gives Sunderland the lead.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2026
After moving on from Chris Boucher on Thursday, the Celtics promoted from within to fill his vacated roster spot.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Duggar provided the court with eight arguments as to why he should be granted a new trial or have his conviction vacated in court on Wednesday.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Three candidates are vying to fill the seat vacated by Democrat Mikie Sherrill, now the New Jersey governor, who resigned in November 2025 to run in the gubernatorial election.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The plea deal vacated a jury trial set to start in late July.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Delaportas and his company vacated the building more than a month after being evicted for nonpayment.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Alfortish sold the building at 525 Clay around the time the Feds started investigating him, and Motta Law has vacated the premises.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
New York City police stood by their investigation, hinting that the five had been part of the attack along with Reyes, but in 2002 the convictions were vacated.
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
The city will pursue a public-private partnership, with its $600 million contribution earmarked for a project that includes the stadium and team offices, acquisition and demolition of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City building that the company has vacated and a neighboring service road.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Tatis followed with an RBI hit-and-run dribbler through a vacated second-base spot for a 2-0 lead.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Tatis followed with an RBI hit-and-run dribbler through a vacated second-base spot for a 2-0 lead.
—CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
When Vanecek misplayed the puck behind his net after colliding with defenseman Ian Cole, Coronato grabbed the loose puck and tucked it into the vacated net.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Vaquer has been the champion for nearly 200 days after winning the vacated belt at Wrestlepalooza back in September.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
New York defended its vacated cage effectively for the entire time, but scored just once off a brilliant setup by Matthew Schaefer for Heineman’s deflection.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
And moving chains can take months or even years to bring vacated units onto the market, especially when sales are involved.
—Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
Brobbey flicks the ball into the path of Diarra, who carries it into the vacated space, before his shot deflects off Axel Tuanzebe and gives Sunderland the lead.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2026
After moving on from Chris Boucher on Thursday, the Celtics promoted from within to fill his vacated roster spot.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
As Mater Dei’s infielders moved into position for a bunt, Lopez slapped the ball to the left side of the infield, through a spot vacated by the shortstop, sending home Clark.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Duggar provided the court with eight arguments as to why he should be granted a new trial or have his conviction vacated in court on Wednesday.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Three candidates are vying to fill the seat vacated by Democrat Mikie Sherrill, now the New Jersey governor, who resigned in November 2025 to run in the gubernatorial election.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The plea deal vacated a jury trial set to start in late July.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Delaportas and his company vacated the building more than a month after being evicted for nonpayment.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Alfortish sold the building at 525 Clay around the time the Feds started investigating him, and Motta Law has vacated the premises.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
New York City police stood by their investigation, hinting that the five had been part of the attack along with Reyes, but in 2002 the convictions were vacated.
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
The city will pursue a public-private partnership, with its $600 million contribution earmarked for a project that includes the stadium and team offices, acquisition and demolition of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City building that the company has vacated and a neighboring service road.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacated
Adjective
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The boy runs toward the water as the pair explore and play throughout the deserted park, splashing in pools and moving through different areas of the facility.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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The boy runs toward the water as the pair explore and play throughout the deserted park, including splashing in pools and moving through different areas of the facility.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hangings were frequent in colonial times, but by the mid-1800s some states had abolished the death penalty altogether.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
13 Apr. 2026
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The prime minister has also pioneered a program to renovate small-town pubs and churches, and has abolished income tax for young mothers who have multiple children.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The man then got into the driver’s seat of the truck, backed it up toward the property and fully emptied the contents of the dumpster onto the lawn.—
Greg Norman-Diamond,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Miami then emptied its bench late in the blowout win.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The city has been overwhelmed in recent years by an influx of abandoned and stray dogs and puppies.—
Alyce McFadden,
San Francisco Chronicle,
13 Mar. 2026
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Antonia Noori Farzan The Providence Police Department is urging drivers to stay off the road, saying that stuck and abandoned cars are causing problems and preventing the city from getting back to normal.—
Eryn Dion,
The Providence Journal,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Trump has ordered that two rules be repealed for every new one imposed.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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Voters narrowly approved Measure B in November 2022, which repealed the 106-year-old People’s Ordinance and allowed the City Council to impose a cost-recovery fee for trash, recycling, and organics services.—
Johnny Lee Dang,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to Israel's Ministry of Health on Tuesday, since the beginning of the war, 7,183 people have been evacuated to hospitals, of whom 118 are currently hospitalized.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Sediqa Fahimi and Mursal Fahimi are sisters who were evacuated from Afghanistan and resettled in the United States after the fall of Kabul in 2021.—
Sediqa Fahimi,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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It is already known that it will be located on the grounds of a disused former nursery and will include a large pond with a pergola.—
Valentine Ulgu-Servant,
Vanity Fair,
14 Apr. 2026
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The museum will be housed in a disused aquarium in Yeouido, Seoul’s main financial district.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The agency has reportedly cancelled or delayed more than a billion dollars of grants for programs like school desegregation and disability services.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The singer was touring North America at the time of the discovery and canceled the remaining dates after the news broke.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vacated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacated. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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