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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
Fink and Mellon’s efficiency-minded approach, abandoning unprofitable track and cutting the number of workers required to operate trains, sparked major labor strikes but also helped modernize the industry.
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Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Also, abandoning traditional in-room extras such as plastic water bottles, toothbrushes and shampoos are now top priorities for hoteliers across the globe.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
All three were delighted to share their top tips for not setting off a metal detector, holding up the line, and worse, abandoning your precious belongings during this hectic time of year.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
Most people assume that abandoning a legacy engine for a mainstream one means leaving behind old knowledge, though that's not the case with the Polish developer.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Arredondo has pleaded not guilty to 10 counts of abandoning or endangering a child, charges that each carry a penalty of up to two years in jail.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Voters began abandoning both parties in droves, with party identification with Independents reaching its height of 43 percent last year.
—Pramila Jayapal, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Investigators couldn’t find any leads on the identity of the baby or anyone who witnessed a person abandoning an infant, according to a news release from the Michigan attorney general’s office.
—Taylor Galgano, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
General Motors — The Detroit automaker rose more than 1% after abandoning its Cruise robotaxi service.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Also, abandoning traditional in-room extras such as plastic water bottles, toothbrushes and shampoos are now top priorities for hoteliers across the globe.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
All three were delighted to share their top tips for not setting off a metal detector, holding up the line, and worse, abandoning your precious belongings during this hectic time of year.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
Most people assume that abandoning a legacy engine for a mainstream one means leaving behind old knowledge, though that's not the case with the Polish developer.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Arredondo has pleaded not guilty to 10 counts of abandoning or endangering a child, charges that each carry a penalty of up to two years in jail.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Voters began abandoning both parties in droves, with party identification with Independents reaching its height of 43 percent last year.
—Pramila Jayapal, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Investigators couldn’t find any leads on the identity of the baby or anyone who witnessed a person abandoning an infant, according to a news release from the Michigan attorney general’s office.
—Taylor Galgano, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
General Motors — The Detroit automaker rose more than 1% after abandoning its Cruise robotaxi service.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 11 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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Jenner also attended the afterparty of the Los Angeles A Complete Unknown premiere in December, mingling with her beau’s co-stars and leaving the function with him hand-in-hand.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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After leaving office, Loeffler sold her 50% stake in the basketball team to an investor group that included one of the former players who had spoken out most prominently.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Since discontinuing fluoride in tap water, Israeli dentists have observed a significant rise in children’s cavities and have urged its reinstatement, even as some parents remain firmly against the idea.—
Deborah Danan,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Dec. 2024
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As such, Patek made roughly 12 per year before discontinuing the 5004 in 2011.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
26 Dec. 2024
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At that time, the Cowboys, in their first full game without Dak Prescott at quarterback, were a dysfunctional team surrendering the league’s third-most rushing yards per game.—
Brooks Kubena,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Chargers puffed their chest, all right, with a defense which allowed just three points in the final two quarters after surrendering points in Denver’s first three possessions.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Noise-cancelling headphones are absolutely essential for any flight.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2024
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The lawn was covered with posts that were each topped by a pair of noise-cancelling headphones, and as cellar master Vincent Chaperon told us to don a set, an army of waiters appeared bearing trays covered with glasses of DP 2015.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Fast-forward a few years, which includes Wiseman and Poole being shipped out, Golden State appears on the verge of scrapping their entire two timeline idea.—
Evan Sidery,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Is Butler or another star worth scrapping that plan altogether at this point?—
Evan Sidery,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Jason Mercier, vice president and director of research at Mountain State’s Policy Center, told The Center Square in a Friday interview that there’s a reason a wealth tax does not exist in the United States and why other countries are repealing them.—
Carleen Johnson | The Center Square,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Dec. 2024
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The Congressional Budget Office has estimated repealing the rules — known as the Windfall Elimination Provision, or WEP, and Government Pension Offset, or GPO — would cost $196 billion over 10 years.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Abandoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abandoning. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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