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
Rose Evans
may 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
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
Hanna Park, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
At least two Pima County supervisors plan to file a motion to have the sheriff's office vacated if Nanos doesn't step down by Tuesday, which marks 100 days since Guthrie vanished from her Tucson, Arizona, home.
—Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 8 May 2026
His conviction was vacated in 2016, and charges were formally dismissed in 2018.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
North appears certain to be appointed as the surprise choice for a role vacated by Luke Wright from a short-list that included Steven Finn and Darren Gough.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Kansas hasn’t missed a tournament since 1989, although the Jayhawks’ 2018 appearance was vacated because of NCAA violations.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Appellate courts have vacated the federal judges’ rulings in all three cases in Portland and Chicago, removing restrictions on how federal officers can use these weapons.
—Lisa Song, ProPublica, 7 May 2026
In a special Senate primary to fill the seat vacated when Vice President JD Vance was inaugurated, Sherrod Brown won the Democratic primary, and Republican John Husted, who was appointed to Vance's seat, ran uncontested for the GOP nomination.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 6 May 2026
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
Adjective
The Idaho Senate majority leader will face a challenger, and two hopefuls will vie for a vacated House seat in legislative District 22 in the upcoming GOP primary.
—Rose Evans
may 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
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
Verb
Either could get his deportation case reopened and potentially lead to his removal order being vacated.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
At least two Pima County supervisors plan to file a motion to have the sheriff's office vacated if Nanos doesn't step down by Tuesday, which marks 100 days since Guthrie vanished from her Tucson, Arizona, home.
—Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 8 May 2026
His conviction was vacated in 2016, and charges were formally dismissed in 2018.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
North appears certain to be appointed as the surprise choice for a role vacated by Luke Wright from a short-list that included Steven Finn and Darren Gough.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Kansas hasn’t missed a tournament since 1989, although the Jayhawks’ 2018 appearance was vacated because of NCAA violations.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Appellate courts have vacated the federal judges’ rulings in all three cases in Portland and Chicago, removing restrictions on how federal officers can use these weapons.
—Lisa Song, ProPublica, 7 May 2026
In a special Senate primary to fill the seat vacated when Vice President JD Vance was inaugurated, Sherrod Brown won the Democratic primary, and Republican John Husted, who was appointed to Vance's seat, ran uncontested for the GOP nomination.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 6 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacated
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Two people were killed and two others injured when two vehicles collided head-on Friday evening along a dusty, deserted stretch of road in the Antelope Valley, authorities said.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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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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Such is the trust and affection that Attenborough enjoys in his native land that, were the monarchy to be abolished tomorrow and a President of the United Kingdom required in a rush, Attenborough would be the prime candidate.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Dreaded by some, dodged by others, and abolished by at least one executive entirely, quarterly earnings calls remain must-listen rituals for Wall Street and the business press, but not for most consumers or even rank‑and‑file employees.—
Rachel Ventresca,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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When workers checked the drop box, there was a miscommunication about whether it had been fully emptied, the office said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Both head coaches emptied the bench to start the fourth.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
5 May 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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The directive repealed federal guidance that schools work to avoid racial disparities in school punishments.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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As a first step to adopting new House districts, Tennessee lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to legislation that repealed a state law prohibiting mid-decade redistricting.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Denver Fire Department crews quickly extinguished the engine fire on the Airbus A321, and passengers evacuated the plane via slides.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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All passengers as well as 17 crew members will be evacuated, but 30 crew will stay on board and travel on to the Netherlands, Spain's Health Minister Monica Garcia said.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
9 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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During his temporary leadership, FEMA ceased door-to-door canvassing to reach survivors after disasters, and canceled a multibillion-dollar resilience grant program, since restored by a federal judge.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Last year's weather canceled the live performances of some top artists, so fingers crossed next year will be beautiful.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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“Vacated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacated. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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