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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
In the past, airport executives have noted that for every carrier that vacates a space, another steps in to fill the void.
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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
Thus, the issue is a stalemate that could continue until Newsom vacates his office 16 months hence.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
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
Thus, the issue is a stalemate that could continue until Newsom vacates his office 16 months hence.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 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
Verb
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Inside the facility, Angela empties her pockets, a guard scans her with a metal-detection wand, pats her down and asks her to spread her legs.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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The bustling evening market, where locals gather for tacos, now empties out early.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Unfortunately, for personal reasons, Brooks cancels at the last minute.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The ports will now be re-tendered, a move that cancels CK Hutchison’s 25-year contract.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 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
Verb
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The bill also repeals sanctions on Syria under the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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The law also repeals work exemptions for homeless people, veterans, and young adults exiting foster care, and limits states’ ability to waive the time limits on assistance for recipients in areas with few jobs.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
24 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The House is out of Washington on recess with plans to return next week, meaning the government could shutter for a short period even if the Senate clears the package.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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One runner in need of sanctuary clears another’s path, and every jazz club is half house of worship and rebellion that way.—
Celina Pereira,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Wednesday ruling overturns much of that opinion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Similarly, the video Som da Maloka, 2024, by Raphael Escobar overturns negative stereotypes about the shelterless men of color living in Cracolândia, a highly impoverished and heavily policed area of downtown São Paulo ravaged by crack cocaine and other drugs.—
Michaëla de Lacaze Mohrmann,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Unfortunately, Stanton is so eager to build his overarching vision that the film avoids spending time with any of these people.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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This neutral boundary-setting phrase avoids unnecessary over-explaining.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Vacates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacates. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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