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
David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
If the Bills are looking to find a fullback type to fill the vacated Reggie Gilliam role, Nowakowski could be an interesting name to monitor.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Although Ninth Circuit judges couldn’t cite the vacated Jones decision as a precedent, nothing stopped them from repeating all the same reasoning to reach a similar result in a similar case.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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
Jack Brook, ABC News, 4 May 2026
The band played on After Michael vacated the Hayvenhurst estate, the property remained in the Jackson family, who used it as lodging and for gatherings.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 4 May 2026
McDonald Rivet vacated the seat in January 2025 following her election to Congress.
—CBS News, 4 May 2026
Duncan, a Democrat whose murder conviction was vacated in 2021 after evidence emerged that police officers had lied in court, has vowed to help fix the system that once failed him.
—Sara Cline, Arkansas Online, 3 May 2026
Duncan, a Democrat whose murder conviction was vacated in 2021 after evidence emerged that police officers lied in court, has vowed to help fix the system that once failed him.
—Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
The Russian departure from much of northern Mali will enable jihadist groups to set up training camps in the vast spaces vacated, paving the way for further expansion, a scenario especially feared by Algeria.
—Ulf Laessing, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The movement from Odegaard and Zubimendi towards the ball occupies Willock and Guimaraes, while White attacks the space vacated by the Newcastle captain and Havertz drops to provide a passing option.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
There’s also a section of unimproved alley that would need to be vacated.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Customers adjust plans A number of travelers did not get the shutdown message, arriving instead late Saturday morning at a vacated Spirit departure area at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International’s Terminal 4.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
If the Bills are looking to find a fullback type to fill the vacated Reggie Gilliam role, Nowakowski could be an interesting name to monitor.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Although Ninth Circuit judges couldn’t cite the vacated Jones decision as a precedent, nothing stopped them from repeating all the same reasoning to reach a similar result in a similar case.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
Duncan, whose murder conviction was vacated in 2021, taught himself law behind bars and later became a licensed attorney.
—Jack Brook, ABC News, 4 May 2026
The band played on After Michael vacated the Hayvenhurst estate, the property remained in the Jackson family, who used it as lodging and for gatherings.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 4 May 2026
McDonald Rivet vacated the seat in January 2025 following her election to Congress.
—CBS News, 4 May 2026
Duncan, a Democrat whose murder conviction was vacated in 2021 after evidence emerged that police officers had lied in court, has vowed to help fix the system that once failed him.
—Sara Cline, Arkansas Online, 3 May 2026
Duncan, a Democrat whose murder conviction was vacated in 2021 after evidence emerged that police officers lied in court, has vowed to help fix the system that once failed him.
—Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
The Russian departure from much of northern Mali will enable jihadist groups to set up training camps in the vast spaces vacated, paving the way for further expansion, a scenario especially feared by Algeria.
—Ulf Laessing, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The movement from Odegaard and Zubimendi towards the ball occupies Willock and Guimaraes, while White attacks the space vacated by the Newcastle captain and Havertz drops to provide a passing option.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
There’s also a section of unimproved alley that would need to be vacated.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacated
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And later, the inquisitive head of a couple of snappers (don’t point too close) draws multiple onlookers on the boardwalk, which is sometimes eerily deserted but sometimes requires single-file trekking.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Vicky's patrol car was found deserted at a local shopping center, and the pair fled in an orange 2007 Ford Edge.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Netherlands never fully abolished its draft, but call-ups have been suspended since 1997 and there are no immediate plans to reintroduce them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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With the house emptied of living (and costumed) guests, its furnishings, in all their liveliness, appear only to mask an unnatural torpor.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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The canoe was about half emptied when a big wave came along and filled it again.—
Jim Hoagland,
Outdoor Life,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Born on May 13, 1958, in California, Sheets appeared on 163 episodes of Storage Wars between 2010 and 2023, vying with other buyers of abandoned and unopened storage lockers being auctioned.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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But Capone didn’t feel Chicago would be better off until Prohibition was repealed.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The fee was suspended in 2017 and was set to be repealed entirely in 2031 as part of a legislative deal to extend the cap-and-trade program, which collects money by auctioning permits to emit greenhouse gases.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Los Angeles police evacuated Terminal 2 at LAX on Friday night amid an investigation into a suspicious item.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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Romanian authorities said that around 200 people were evacuated during the incursion, which saw one drone land in the southeastern border city of Galati.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
2 May 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 Book of Mormon has canceled this week’s Tuesday and Wednesday performances due to a fire that damaged the Eugene O’Neill Theatre on Monday morning.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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Which meant that Special was renewed and canceled on the same phone call.—
Ryan O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
4 May 2026
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“Vacated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacated. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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