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
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
The scene is then set for a new revolutionary leader or leaders to seize the vacated government offices and urban centers and/or set up a new political asset (insurrection).
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
African investors have stepped up to take up the vacated space but have yet to match the size of funding rounds during those peak years.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Assemblymember James Gallagher, R-Yuba City, announced his run for LaMalfa’s vacated seat, with support from LaMalfa’s widow and family.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Last week, the company said Marc Metrick stepped down as CEO and that Richard Baker, executive chairman, would take on the vacated title.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
Lorraine Ali
news, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Vasquez vacated two of the domestic battery charges and the strangulation charge amidst sentencing, saying that those are covered by other charges in the sentence.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The Brea Olinda Unified School District board is set to decide Thursday, March 5, whether to declare that Trustee Chris Becerra has vacated his seat.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
The council also voted to begin advertising the full-time city administrator position and a public works superintendent role, vacated after Chris Pruett’s resignation.
—Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 4 Mar. 2026
San Diego Section Commissioner Joe Heinz confirmed the forfeits, saying the section Division 2 championship would be vacated.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Chenzo’s Italian Kitchen & Bar, located at 968 Killingworth Road, Higganum, took over the space vacated by Dino’s Pizza, a local eatery that had operated there for 29 years prior to closing last June.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
But the decision was vacated in October as the court agreed to an en banc review, meaning with all of its judges.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Now the former Kansas City Star building, which the paper vacated in 2018, will smell of Miller High Life and peach margaritas.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
The scene is then set for a new revolutionary leader or leaders to seize the vacated government offices and urban centers and/or set up a new political asset (insurrection).
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
African investors have stepped up to take up the vacated space but have yet to match the size of funding rounds during those peak years.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Assemblymember James Gallagher, R-Yuba City, announced his run for LaMalfa’s vacated seat, with support from LaMalfa’s widow and family.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Last week, the company said Marc Metrick stepped down as CEO and that Richard Baker, executive chairman, would take on the vacated title.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
What happens now she’s vacated the post?
—Lorraine Ali
news, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Vasquez vacated two of the domestic battery charges and the strangulation charge amidst sentencing, saying that those are covered by other charges in the sentence.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The Brea Olinda Unified School District board is set to decide Thursday, March 5, whether to declare that Trustee Chris Becerra has vacated his seat.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
The council also voted to begin advertising the full-time city administrator position and a public works superintendent role, vacated after Chris Pruett’s resignation.
—Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 4 Mar. 2026
San Diego Section Commissioner Joe Heinz confirmed the forfeits, saying the section Division 2 championship would be vacated.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Chenzo’s Italian Kitchen & Bar, located at 968 Killingworth Road, Higganum, took over the space vacated by Dino’s Pizza, a local eatery that had operated there for 29 years prior to closing last June.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
But the decision was vacated in October as the court agreed to an en banc review, meaning with all of its judges.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Now the former Kansas City Star building, which the paper vacated in 2018, will smell of Miller High Life and peach margaritas.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacated
Adjective
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In Send Help, now in theaters, Linda (Rachel McAdams) and her overbearing boss Bradley (Dylan O’Brien) survive a plane crash and become stranded on a deserted island, where their past office grievances become a violent fight for survival.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2026
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The film is an adaptation of the ghost novel of the same name, which follows a married couple who travel to Europe to adopt a baby and stay in a deserted hotel filled with eccentric characters.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Political instability has repeatedly shaken Nepal since the monarchy was abolished in 2008.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The British Parliament outlawed slave trafficking in 1807, abolished slavery outright in 1833, and then compensated slaveholders.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Williams also had access to the victim's secondary residence, and when officers got there, police said jewelry boxes were emptied and rummaged through and other items were missing.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Normally jammed with oil tankers and cargo ships, it has been nearly emptied by Iran's threat to attack vessels, sending oil and gas prices surging.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The abandoned Westminster Mall has turned into a hotspot for vandalism since shuttering in late 2025, according to police who are attempting to raise awareness about the issue.—
Lesley Marin,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Rogers is shopworker Polly Parrish, who gets mistakenly identified as the parent of an abandoned baby.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The law was in response to an energy crisis and was meant to last two years, but Congress repealed it before the two years were up.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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In recognizing that the City no longer has a City Police or Fire Department and to eliminate any confusion, shall Article IV, Section 10 of the City of Lake Worth Beach Charter (Police and Fire Departments) be repealed?—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The store was evacuated and will remain closed for the remainder of the day.—
FOX19 Digital Staff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Two hospitals evacuated patients and staff.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Under former Mayor Eric Kellogg, the city lost millions on a scheme to rehabilitate a disused hotel.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Understanding that Mandela’s liberation meant that white-minority rule was coming to an end, the founders trekked into the desert, bought a disused mining town wholesale, and established a colony.—
Eve Fairbanks,
The Dial,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Why was Magic City Monday cancelled?—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Sarkisian said Texas hoped to deploy Baker at guard last season, but a preseason injury to fellow tackle Andre Cojoe canceled those plans.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Vacated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacated. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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