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as in abolishes
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 vacates
That schedule can be altered under special circumstances, including when a sitting commissioner vacates a seat early.
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Douglas Hanks
june 9, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Even if a state court vacates his conviction, that would simply allow an immigration judge to reconsider his case.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Instead, his retreat vacates Chelsea’s midfield screen, allowing Carlos Baleba time and space to turn near the centre circle.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The decision for now vacates a lower court judge's temporary blocks on the law.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Under state law, a successor must run to represent the original district boundaries when a congressional representative vacates office.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 21 Feb. 2026
In the past, airport executives have noted that for every carrier that vacates a space, another steps in to fill the void.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
The first two sections of the amendment clarify that the vice president is next in line to take over if the president vacates office due to death, removal or resignation.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
If the mayor vacates office, the president pro tem becomes acting mayor until a caucus is held to name a replacement.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Douglas Hanks
june 9, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Even if a state court vacates his conviction, that would simply allow an immigration judge to reconsider his case.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Instead, his retreat vacates Chelsea’s midfield screen, allowing Carlos Baleba time and space to turn near the centre circle.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The decision for now vacates a lower court judge's temporary blocks on the law.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Under state law, a successor must run to represent the original district boundaries when a congressional representative vacates office.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 21 Feb. 2026
In the past, airport executives have noted that for every carrier that vacates a space, another steps in to fill the void.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
The first two sections of the amendment clarify that the vice president is next in line to take over if the president vacates office due to death, removal or resignation.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
If the mayor vacates office, the president pro tem becomes acting mayor until a caucus is held to name a replacement.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacates
Verb
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Instead, this measure abolishes them.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Iranian parliament has just approved a law that abolishes prison sentences for those who had to leave Iran illegally.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Simone empties out the frivolities and installs her unique despair.—
Wesley Morris,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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Flores checks for spills, then empties the mug back into the pot by hand and does it again — hundreds of times.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Verb
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While their devices come with a year of Google AI Pro, valued at $240, upgrading to the premium Gemini AI Ultra tier permanently cancels this bundled subscription.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Federal Judge Kathleen Williams of Miami District Court accordingly ordered the case dismissed with prejudice, while noting that the move cancels an upcoming deadline related to her efforts to scrutinize the matter.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Not everyone evacuates at once in a storm.—
Alexandra Phelps,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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There is this tendency to frame eating disorders as a purely biological phenomenon in a way that kind of evacuates them of all meaning, or actually repels the attempt to create meaning.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The measure repeals provisions in Finland’s 1987 Nuclear Energy Act that banned the import, production, possession and detonation of nuclear explosives.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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To offset some of the cost of the cuts, the law repeals several existing tax credits and sales tax exemptions, including incentives tied to teleworking expenses, electric and hybrid vehicles, and medical equipment manufacturing.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Unfortunately, yes — when the drug clears, the food noise usually returns along with the hunger.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Diarrhea usually clears within a couple of days and is gone within five.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Here is the four-page temporary injunction order from Lubbock County district court judge Ken Curry that essentially overturns the NCAA's decision and grants Brendan Sorsby eligiblity for the 2026 college football season.—
Christopher Kamrani,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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Democrats asked whether that includes federal court orders, and Mullin responded that depends on whether a higher court overturns a ruling.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The goal is to deliver a form-fit-function replacement that avoids expensive system-level changes, which can require extensive certification and shipyard time across fleets.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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The jazz portion of the mural reflects the district’s most recognizable legacy but avoids relying solely on the figures most commonly associated with Kansas City music history.—
J.M. Banks
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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“Vacates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacates. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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