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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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2
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
Companies that committed to DEI efforts and made public statements are now pulling back from those policies, editing their websites, disbanding employee resource groups, and quietly abandoning inclusive hiring goals.
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C200, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Importantly, the company is also abandoning its plan to build a competitor to the cellular Starlink service.
—PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Needless to say, progressive Democrats did not respond to those companies’ overtures by abandoning Trader Joe’s and prosecco to guzzle Buds at Wally World.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
The elderly horse has been at the park since at least 2022, and the owner could face fines or charges for abandoning him.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
Now it has been relegated to the realm of wistful articles, added to the glowing funeral pyre of cultural entities—breakfast cereals, bar soap, chain restaurants, and so forth—that Millennials have been accused of abandoning.
—Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
No wonder voters are abandoning them.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Moscow has shown no sign of abandoning its maximalist demands in the ongoing peace talks.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
Avoid abandoning any fire without supervision.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
C200, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Importantly, the company is also abandoning its plan to build a competitor to the cellular Starlink service.
—PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Needless to say, progressive Democrats did not respond to those companies’ overtures by abandoning Trader Joe’s and prosecco to guzzle Buds at Wally World.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
The elderly horse has been at the park since at least 2022, and the owner could face fines or charges for abandoning him.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
Now it has been relegated to the realm of wistful articles, added to the glowing funeral pyre of cultural entities—breakfast cereals, bar soap, chain restaurants, and so forth—that Millennials have been accused of abandoning.
—Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
No wonder voters are abandoning them.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Moscow has shown no sign of abandoning its maximalist demands in the ongoing peace talks.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
Avoid abandoning any fire without supervision.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abandoning
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And, heck, even Friday, particularly with Travis Kelce indulging and inciting fans at Neo Quimica Arena with dance moves during warmups before the Chiefs took on the Los Angeles Chargers.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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This isn’t about indulging individual preferences, but rather maximizing human potential.—
Neil Henderson,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The world might end up ruled by large technology companies that impose their solutions throughout entire continents, leaving little space for homegrown creativity.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Many travelers like to take that whole week off, leaving the weekend before Christmas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The changes included discontinuing the practice of kicking students out of magnets for poor attendance, grades or behavior; instituting diversity targets for magnet programs and schools; and expanding some programs and ending or consolidating others.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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While Pagliughi has a background in the trades, many students today don’t, after decades of schools discontinuing their shop classes and with far fewer young people today having jobs or home projects of that nature.—
Jim Vinoski,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Everyday New Yorkers are not giving up, are not giving in, are not surrendering.—
John Santucci,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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The suspect then stumbled and dropped his wig before surrendering, the news outlet reported.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Real estate may be the basis of all wealth, but a growing number of millionaires are forsaking homeownership and renting their residences instead.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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White House officials briefly explored cancelling some of SpaceX’s deals with NASA and the Department of Defense, The Wall Street Journal reported in July.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The woman noted that canceling the shower has left her heartbroken.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Moms are quitting — or getting pushed out.—
Darian Woods,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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In addition to maintaining good oral hygiene habits at home, such as brushing and flossing, experts recommend tactics like drinking plenty of water, limiting snacks and sugary foods, and quitting smoking to help prevent cavities.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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Just weeks later, Cracker Barrel is scrapping another major move.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Marion urged caution as state lawmakers consider scrapping the state test.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Abandoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abandoning. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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