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as in indulging
to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly
more than ready to abandon himself to a life of complete idleness for the duration of his vacation
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as in leaving
to cause to remain behind
abandoned the group that he had been hiking with and struck out on his own
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as in cancelling
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
the bad weather forced NASA to abandon the launch
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as in discontinuing
to stop doing (something) permanently
marriage customs that were abandoned decades ago
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Recent Examples of abandoning
Surveillance footage showed the suspect fleeing the scene on a bicycle, abandoning it in Central Park, and later boarding a bus at a station in Upper Manhattan.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Videos on social media showed Syrian forces abandoning their posts and melting away.
—Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
There are times, though, when Mádl’s screenplay undercuts this work by briefly abandoning Tomás and Paja to consider secondary plotlines (office affairs, general politicking).
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
The urge to change someone for the better might seem like the right thing to do…or at least a better option than abandoning a struggling or challenging person entirely.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 6 Dec. 2024
Opposition leaders dismissed his concessions, such as abandoning an electricity tax hike, as insufficient.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
The story made international news when the Barnetts were accused of abandoning Natalia all alone in a Lafayette apartment while the rest of the family moved to Canada.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Dec. 2024
Purists feel Jaguar is abandoning its heritage, a legacy defined by iconic models like the E-Type, a timeless design that embodied British automotive excellence.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Thus, entering the C-suite doesn’t mean abandoning your ambitions.
—Sarah Nell Walsh, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Videos on social media showed Syrian forces abandoning their posts and melting away.
—Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
There are times, though, when Mádl’s screenplay undercuts this work by briefly abandoning Tomás and Paja to consider secondary plotlines (office affairs, general politicking).
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
The urge to change someone for the better might seem like the right thing to do…or at least a better option than abandoning a struggling or challenging person entirely.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 6 Dec. 2024
Opposition leaders dismissed his concessions, such as abandoning an electricity tax hike, as insufficient.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
The story made international news when the Barnetts were accused of abandoning Natalia all alone in a Lafayette apartment while the rest of the family moved to Canada.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Dec. 2024
Purists feel Jaguar is abandoning its heritage, a legacy defined by iconic models like the E-Type, a timeless design that embodied British automotive excellence.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Thus, entering the C-suite doesn’t mean abandoning your ambitions.
—Sarah Nell Walsh, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abandoning
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In reality, the longtime Hollywood star has kept much of her creative focus and interests lately around bringing a healthier and more transparent wine-indulging experience to our world, through her Avaline wine brand.Jeff Conway, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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But doing it too much and indulging to much could be a reason to evaluate the motive.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024
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Bathrooms in the 1960s were generally smaller, though, leaving little space for a standalone bathtub or the additional modern amenities that some contemporary homeowners have come to expect.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
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Guilfoyle was a prominent right-wing voice on before leaving the network in 2018.Sonam Sheth, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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But to keep the federal government's approval of this expansion, Florida must comply with the federal rule that bans states from discontinuing children's health coverage during a yearlong period even when families stop paying their premiums.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Always talk to a healthcare provider before discontinuing any medication.Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
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There were also reports of Syrian military troops surrendering in other cities.Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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That suspension turned into a monthslong dispute between the state and Carvana, ending with Carvana surrendering its in-state dealer license for three years.Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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One takes aim at practices the agency says keep sellers bound to its platform and help Amazon unlawfully dominate the landscape for online marketplaces, and another over practices allegedly meant to trick Prime subscribers out of cancelling service.Jody Godoy, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Noise-cancelling over-ear headphones make great gifts, and this pair of Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones are 54% off and more than 10,000 perfect 5-star ratings on Amazon.Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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If a policy scrapping federal funding at schools that enforce vaccination requirements for schoolchildren were enacted, some districts or states may have to make tough decisions.Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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If a policy scrapping federal funding at schools that enforce vaccination requirements for schoolchildren were enacted, some districts or states may have to make tough decisions.Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Senate filibuster, which requires 60 votes to break, could also serve as a barrier to repealing these programs, unless Republicans in the Senate eliminate the filibuster (which is unlikely) or are able to bypass the procedural barrier through the budget reconciliation process.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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For years there has been much talk about repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) for those retirees who receive another government pension.Thomas Hager, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Abandoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abandoning. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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