as in vacation
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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
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
She was endorsed by Janene Beronio, the judge vacating the seat.
—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.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
According to the statement, earlier on Friday, before the order was served, Salomone asked why Jencks was vacating the station.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
The ruling vacating Murdaugh’s murder charges supports the general view that she was driven by a desire to sell books.
—James Lasdun, New Yorker, 26 May 2026
Kilicdaroglu’s lawyer, Celal Celik, sent a request to Ankara police to assist in vacating the building, a move approved by the provincial governor.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
Warsh was confirmed as the next chair on Wednesday and will take the board seat Miran is vacating.
—Matt Peterson,steve Liesman, CNBC, 15 May 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.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
She was endorsed by Janene Beronio, the judge vacating the seat.
—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.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
According to the statement, earlier on Friday, before the order was served, Salomone asked why Jencks was vacating the station.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
The ruling vacating Murdaugh’s murder charges supports the general view that she was driven by a desire to sell books.
—James Lasdun, New Yorker, 26 May 2026
Kilicdaroglu’s lawyer, Celal Celik, sent a request to Ankara police to assist in vacating the building, a move approved by the provincial governor.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
Warsh was confirmed as the next chair on Wednesday and will take the board seat Miran is vacating.
—Matt Peterson,steve Liesman, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacating
Noun
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His company helps travelers book luxury vacation rentals in Turks and Caicos.—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Discover verified Agoda coupons and discount codes to save on hotels, flights, and vacation packages.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 June 2026
Verb
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During his 2022 campaign, Fetterman advocated for abolishing the filibuster to help pass legislation.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Avila Chevalier’s campaign priorities also include abolishing ICE, adding affordable housing and securing federal funds to repair the city’s public housing.—
Joseph Strauss,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2026
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Then, in the bottom of the inning, Kennedy throws a pitch near Greinke’s head, and pandemonium breaks out, with both benches and bullpens emptying again, and players and even coaches going at each other.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Basement dehumidifiers can require continual emptying in summer, so use one with a drain hose for easy operation.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Verb
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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.—
David Ingber,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
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Horn said in a news release on Monday that plans to create a new ban showed that repealing the original version was unnecessary.—
Dylan Lysen
June 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Earlier, the Forward Seaman's Union of India told CBS News the crew were uninjured and evacuating from the ship.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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So Covey recommends evacuating the neighborhoods within a half-mile of the GKN plant, which is on Western Avenue, just south of Chapman Avenue.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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Trump posted about canceling the strikes soon after the meeting, the officials said.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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As 404 Media reports, Northern District of Mississippi judge Sharion Aycock berated everybody involved in a sanctions order, ultimately fining them, canceling the trial, and barring half of them from appearing in the district’s court for two years.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
11 June 2026
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Beyond oil Tom Wrobel, director, capital consulting, prime services and clearing at Societe Generale, said oil gains are just one part of a much broader macro bonanza powering CTAs' returns in 2026.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Tidying the bathroom and kitchen, including clearing dishes and refreshing surfaces, ensures a fresh, stress-free start.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2026
Verb
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That includes overturning a decades-old decision that had given regulators an advantage in court and stripping another agency of a major tool in fighting securities fraud.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson disagreed with the court overturning Murdaugh's convictions.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vacating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacating. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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