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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
Under state law, a successor must run to represent the original district boundaries when a congressional representative vacates office.
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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
Whether or not Guardiola actually vacates his seat is another matter entirely.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 13 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
So unless the extended weather outlook flips and the high-pressure system vacates the region, northern Arizona may not have a white Christmas.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 9 Dec. 2025
And if White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett does assume the role of Fed chair when Jerome Powell vacates his seat, rates could trend even lower in the future, wrote Bank of America economist Aditya Bhave.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025
Just as soon as cynical Cyrus vacates the passenger seat, Lee finds someone more sympathetic to ride shotgun.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
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
Whether or not Guardiola actually vacates his seat is another matter entirely.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 13 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
So unless the extended weather outlook flips and the high-pressure system vacates the region, northern Arizona may not have a white Christmas.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 9 Dec. 2025
And if White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett does assume the role of Fed chair when Jerome Powell vacates his seat, rates could trend even lower in the future, wrote Bank of America economist Aditya Bhave.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025
Just as soon as cynical Cyrus vacates the passenger seat, Lee finds someone more sympathetic to ride shotgun.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacates
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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
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Every weekday before dawn, Deltona empties itself onto I-4.—
Christopher Bellingham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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The bustling evening market, where locals gather for tacos, now empties out early.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement When Eun-jae disappears before the transplant, Seong-sin sends his men to kill her, but cancels the order at the last second.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … PULLING THE PLUG – Amazon cancels 'Melania' movie screening at cinema after sign backfires.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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On the morning of January 29, 2024, her family evacuates their homes in Tel al-Hawa in Gaza City.—
E. Alex Jung,
Vulture,
11 Dec. 2025
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The House bill, led by Fort Worth Republican Congressman Craig Goldman, repeals energy regulations related to home appliances that were set under the Biden administration.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, the Senate debated and was expected to pass Senate Bill 298, a lengthy omnibus bill that, among other measures, repeals the 2024 law.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
26 Feb. 2026
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Though most people recover, some develop long-term health problems after their telltale rash clears.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
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When the smoke clears, trade lawyers say, importers are likely to get money back — eventually.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The decision immediately overturns the sweeping tariffs that Trump enacted last year on most imports.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Constitutional Court overturns the legislature’s impeachment of Prime Minister Han, restoring his powers as the country’s acting leader.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Icy Tones Erica Volkmer, the founder of Evenson Design in Austin, Texas, avoids colors with icy tones, such as cool blues and ash tones grays, in the kitchen.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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The end of Duke-Michigan will also overlap with NBC’s nightly Primetime in Milan presentation, though the hoops game avoids any heavy-hitting events with bobsled slotted for the first 30 minutes.—
Molly Geary,
Sportico.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Vacates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacates. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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