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as in abolishing
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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as in emptying
to remove the contents of
vacated the house
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Recent Examples of vacating
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
That distinction has only grown as Makhachev climbed, vacating the lightweight title now held by Ilia Topuria before claiming welterweight gold.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
Tenants who occupied the lower four floors are vacating, and a seismic upgrade will begin later this year.
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Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
She was endorsed by Janene Beronio, the judge vacating the seat.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
Despite the judge vacating the $100,000 fee, under the law the ruling can still be appealed in higher courts.
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Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
According to the statement, earlier on Friday, before the order was served, Salomone asked why Jencks was vacating the station.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
Noun
Following the unfortunate vacating of the World Heavyweight Championship due to Seth Rollins suffering a shoulder injury, WWE moved quickly to find a new contender.
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Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
On paper, such arrangements may appear favorable to judges, who often weigh alternatives to forcibly shuttering a hotel over concerns that suddenly vacating a property could worsen blight and invite more crime.
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Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
That distinction has only grown as Makhachev climbed, vacating the lightweight title now held by Ilia Topuria before claiming welterweight gold.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
Tenants who occupied the lower four floors are vacating, and a seismic upgrade will begin later this year.
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Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
She was endorsed by Janene Beronio, the judge vacating the seat.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
Despite the judge vacating the $100,000 fee, under the law the ruling can still be appealed in higher courts.
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Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
According to the statement, earlier on Friday, before the order was served, Salomone asked why Jencks was vacating the station.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacating
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Designed with a plunging neckline, modest bum coverage, and compressive fabric with UPF 50 sun protection, the elegant silhouette offers rich-girl vacation energy that could easily double as a bodysuit with shorts.
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Travelers, beware jet skis in the Bahamas Travelers are being warned to be wary of jet ski excursions in the Bahamas, a popular cruise and vacation destination for Americans.
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About six months after Granger's arrival in Galveston, the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery nationwide was ratified.
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About six months after Granger’s arrival in Galveston, the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery nationwide was ratified.
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Best Prime Day Robot Vacuum and Mop Deals The Ecovas Deebot X11 OmniCyclone is a 2-in-1 cleaning machine featuring four-wheel drive, fantastic suction, and self-emptying capabilities.
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The self-emptying dock stores up to 75 days of debris, which means less maintenance for you.
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Council members narrowly passed the ordinance repealing the ban by a 7-5 vote, with some voting against the measure as a form of protest.
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And yet, Mamdani found time to talk about the Knicks’ playoff run, including repealing bedtime so children could watch the NBA Finals.
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Grant also said passengers should consider wearing closed-toe shoes, which can aid in quickly evacuating.
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Officers tracked down the bus, pulled it over and started evacuating passengers, Carroll said.
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Charges against Bailey Zimmerman have been dropped after prosecutors initially accused the country music star of causing $16,000 worth of damage to a New Mexico hotel room and canceling a concert as a result, his lawyer said.
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Or live noise canceling on calls.
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Along Highway 119 in Boulder Canyon and Highway 72 in Coal Creek Canyon, crews are already clearing areas that could pose a wildfire risk.
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As of noon, workers were still clearing the tree and debris from the area.
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Nonetheless, overturning the election would be unprecedented in Colombian history.
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Ehrlich said athletes very well could continue to petition courts for extended eligibility based on antitrust arguments, but appellate courts recently have delivered wins for the NCAA by overturning preliminary injunctions in several cases.
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“Vacating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacating. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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