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
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
Eberle deposited the puck into the vacated cage with 35 seconds to play, dooming the Ducks with his second goal of the night.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025
Duncan, whose vacated conviction is still being reviewed by the Louisiana Supreme Court, was released after posting a $150,000 bond.
—Jack Brook The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 28 Nov. 2025
Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Hancock, a former state senator, took over the duties of comptroller with Abbott's blessing in July 2025 after Glenn Hegar vacated his office to become chancellor of the Texas A&M University System.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
The district, vacated by Republican Dave Schweikert who is running for governor instead, represents one of the relatively few truly competitive House races across the country.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Davis’ action vacated the convictions of Greenlee and Irvin and dismissed the indictments against Thomas and Shepherd.
—News Service Of Florida, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Retail bankruptcies have had a major impact on malls and their landlords who must seek out new tenants to fill sites being vacated, and/or devise redevelopment plans.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Regional Superintendent of Schools April Jordan has appointed Chris Van Nostrand as District 65’s seventh School Board member, filling the seat vacated by Omar Salem, who resigned in early November.
—Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Throw in filling the two-way slot vacated by Simpson’s release by signing Tosan Evbuomwan and there were more than just a few transactions.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor vacated his 30-room mansion Monday night and is now staying at Wood Farm, a temporary home on the Sandringham estate, the BBC reported.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
Eberle deposited the puck into the vacated cage with 35 seconds to play, dooming the Ducks with his second goal of the night.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025
Duncan, whose vacated conviction is still being reviewed by the Louisiana Supreme Court, was released after posting a $150,000 bond.
—Jack Brook The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 28 Nov. 2025
Verb
The judge vacated his conviction and ruled Vedam was entitled to a new trial.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Hancock, a former state senator, took over the duties of comptroller with Abbott's blessing in July 2025 after Glenn Hegar vacated his office to become chancellor of the Texas A&M University System.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
The district, vacated by Republican Dave Schweikert who is running for governor instead, represents one of the relatively few truly competitive House races across the country.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Davis’ action vacated the convictions of Greenlee and Irvin and dismissed the indictments against Thomas and Shepherd.
—News Service Of Florida, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Retail bankruptcies have had a major impact on malls and their landlords who must seek out new tenants to fill sites being vacated, and/or devise redevelopment plans.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Regional Superintendent of Schools April Jordan has appointed Chris Van Nostrand as District 65’s seventh School Board member, filling the seat vacated by Omar Salem, who resigned in early November.
—Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Throw in filling the two-way slot vacated by Simpson’s release by signing Tosan Evbuomwan and there were more than just a few transactions.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor vacated his 30-room mansion Monday night and is now staying at Wood Farm, a temporary home on the Sandringham estate, the BBC reported.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacated
Adjective
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Plath, the deserted wife of fellow poet Ted Hughes, mother of two young children, died by suicide at age 30, leaving behind a collection of poems that anatomized her mental descent in scorching language that secured a permanent place in American letters.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Each season, the show, which debuted on Netflix in December 2021, leaves a dozen or so attractive single Koreans stranded on a deserted island with few resources.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the past, the Legislature has abolished the city’s community police oversight board and tried to wrest control of its airport.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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Under his proposal, the position of prime minister would be abolished and the duties of the role absorbed into the office of the president.—
Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This is the last school year for the elementary school, which will be demolished when it’s emptied out.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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As Sheridan emptied his pockets, Ronald Heath began kicking the man and stabbing him with a hunting knife, prosecutors said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 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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This law, which includes stricter punishments for those who don't comply, repealed a 2001 ordinance on kite flying.—
Betsy Joles,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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In a 2014 editorial, the Times argued the federal ban on the drug should be repealed, and the decision should be left up to the individual states.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Evacuations then proceeded slowly, and only a small portion of Evergreen was evacuated.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Crew-12 mission was bumped up a few days so the astronauts can get to an understaffed space station after the mission's Crew-11 predecessors were medically evacuated in mid-January.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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The Barnham site lies in a disused clay pit in Suffolk, UK, preserving traces of the period around 427,000 to 415,000 years ago.—
Jay Kakade
December 30,
New Atlas,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Amy Etheridge of Del Cerro took her mother into a Kaiser facility on Friday, one day after her regular cancer appointment was cancelled.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Panama Maritime Authority said Sunday in a brief statement that the ship was no longer registered there and had been canceled in December 2024.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Vacated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacated. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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