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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
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
In vacating the murder conviction of Sims, 50, the court found that a Supreme Court judge got it wrong by rejecting new witness testimony implicating the man’s best friend as the potential killer.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Trump has also not offered an endorsement in the Republican primary for the seat Barr is vacating.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Mar. 2026
With the MacBook Air vacating three-figure pricing, the MacBook Neo can step in as the clear budget option.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
In March 2020, Sacramento Superior Court Judge Steve White issued an order vacating Puckett’s conviction and dismissing the charges.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Blackmon expressed concern that preliminary directives, such as moving certain departments, were already steering the city toward vacating City Hall before a full financial and policy framework had been established.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Feb. 2026
Out of curiosity, England officials wanted to know where Sporting KC would practice during the World Cup, considering the Major League Soccer club would be vacating its home at the Compass Minerals National Performance Center in Wyandotte County (where Argentina will hold its base camp).
—Sam McDowell February 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 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.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
In vacating the murder conviction of Sims, 50, the court found that a Supreme Court judge got it wrong by rejecting new witness testimony implicating the man’s best friend as the potential killer.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Trump has also not offered an endorsement in the Republican primary for the seat Barr is vacating.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Mar. 2026
With the MacBook Air vacating three-figure pricing, the MacBook Neo can step in as the clear budget option.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
In March 2020, Sacramento Superior Court Judge Steve White issued an order vacating Puckett’s conviction and dismissing the charges.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Blackmon expressed concern that preliminary directives, such as moving certain departments, were already steering the city toward vacating City Hall before a full financial and policy framework had been established.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Feb. 2026
Out of curiosity, England officials wanted to know where Sporting KC would practice during the World Cup, considering the Major League Soccer club would be vacating its home at the Compass Minerals National Performance Center in Wyandotte County (where Argentina will hold its base camp).
—Sam McDowell February 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacating
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Trump has restarted his affordability tour across the nation, but rising gas prices undercut his messaging as the weather is beginning to warm up, and the public looks to travel for vacations.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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The ongoing crisis has raised questions for many people with existing travel plans or looking ahead to summer vacations, business trips or essential journeys.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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John Cornyn is a coward who has refused to support abolishing the filibuster to pass this bill.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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John Cornyn is a coward who has refused to support abolishing the filibuster to pass this bill.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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Since his death, the family has been emptying them out in bulk.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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These medications can delay gastric emptying and slow down your digestive tract, which means getting enough fiber is key to keeping things moving and staying comfortable.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
10 Mar. 2026
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Johnson, of the American Cancer Society, pushed back on arguments that repealing the program would save the state money.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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The measure appears likely to appear on the ballot because the sponsors, the Lincoln Club Business League, plan to rely on the much lower threshold required under state law for measures repealing taxes and fees.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Roads in the Lebanese capital were choked with evacuating traffic as smoke rose over the city’s southern districts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Walker said many Americans have been evacuating through Oman, which is about a five-hour drive from Dubai.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Airplane cabins aren’t exactly known for being quiet, which is where Tozo’s noise-canceling earbuds come in handy.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the loss of manpower, VOA cut its broadcast infrastructure, canceling contracts with satellite providers last year to broadcast into Middle Eastern countries, according to VOA employees.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The bill passed in the state House by a 77-28 vote, hours after clearing the state Senate.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Simply clearing a habitat of invaders is insufficient to prevent them from returning, Gornish said.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Seda also said that more than 100 vehicles were damaged, with some overturning on the roadside and in parking bays.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Last month, in a separate case, Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal handed Lai a rare legal victory by overturning his conviction for fraud and quashing a 69-month sentence.—
Reuters 8 hr ago,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vacating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacating. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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