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as in abandon
carefree freedom from constraint
sang at the top of her lungs with complete abandonment in the shower
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as in desertion
the act of abandoning
the law says abandonment by the owner of any building for more than a year entitles the city to sell it
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as in cancellation
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
the park commissioner cited cost considerations as the main reason for the project's abandonment
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Recent Examples of abandonment
In lieu of confronting her mother about the reason for her abandonment, Taparjan works with actors.
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Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
They were offered a path to a green card reserved for young immigrants who experienced abuse or abandonment in their countries of origin.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
In response to the controversy, Grammarly committed to reimagining the feature to provide experts with genuine control over their representation, suggesting the company was willing to address the underlying concerns through product modification rather than wholesale abandonment of the concept.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Co-written and produced entirely with her husband Matthew Koma and collaborator Brian Phillips, the 11-track set explores themes of anxiety, abandonment and the weight of a life lived publicly.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 16 Mar. 2026
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Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
They were offered a path to a green card reserved for young immigrants who experienced abuse or abandonment in their countries of origin.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
In response to the controversy, Grammarly committed to reimagining the feature to provide experts with genuine control over their representation, suggesting the company was willing to address the underlying concerns through product modification rather than wholesale abandonment of the concept.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Co-written and produced entirely with her husband Matthew Koma and collaborator Brian Phillips, the 11-track set explores themes of anxiety, abandonment and the weight of a life lived publicly.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abandonment
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The gains were most pronounced among low-income students, the population that critics argue school choice abandons.—
Tommy Schultz,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Loose, gestural ink drawings sit alongside still lifes of treasured objects, flea market finds are arranged like miniature stage sets, and candid snapshots of her Milan existence are collaged with painterly abandon.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine appears to be facing a higher rate of desertion than Russia.—
Olivier Kempf,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Missile crews are reportedly reluctant to leave cover, desertions are increasing, refusals to obey orders are surfacing, and American and Israeli forces continue hunting launchers daily.—
Richard Goldberg,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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The work-stoppage resulted in the cancellation of that fall’s World Series—a high-profile erasure the likes of which had happened only once before … in 1904.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Active noise cancellation helps keep the cabin quiet, while a six-speaker audio system provides solid sound for the daily commute.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The slightly distressed finish of brown sneakers adds naturalness and ease that pairs harmoniously with the low profile of baggy jeans.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
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In 1995, Taschen published his first book, which made a stir with portraits of soft, indirect illumination, emphasizing naturalness.—
Steve Appleford,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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As the 2026 tourney gets underway, the networks in the TNT Sports portfolio now reach a little under 60 million homes, and with an annual defection rate that’s been holding steady at 8%, CBS’ cable partners will likely land on the wrong side of 50 million subs by the end of 2027.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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In a sporting sense, the timing of this defection was significant.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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First bills signed Walz on Friday signed into law the first bills of the 2026 legislative session, including the repeal of Minnesota’s day honoring Latino labor icon and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
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Years later, Meridian Mayor Robert Simison was still urging a full repeal of the bill.—
Mark Dee
March 25,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Mar. 2026
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For Bunny World Foundation — the Southland’s most active rabbit rescue organization — spring is the worst time of year, as the post-Easter dumping phenomenon coincides with rabbits’ natural breeding season to create an overwhelming influx of unwanted bunnies.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Litter that exceeds 1,000 pounds or involves commercial dumping, can be charged as a state jail felony, with penalties of up to two years in a state jail and a fine of up to $10,000.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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Such holidays are paid days off for court employees and decided well in advance, so their immediate abolition can’t happen overnight.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bolsonaro was also convicted on charges that include leading an armed criminal organization and attempting the violent abolition of the democratic rule of law.—
Mauricio Savarese,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Abandonment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abandonment. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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