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as in repealed
to put an end to by formal action
the U.S. abolished slavery by constitutional amendment on December 6, 1865
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as in eradicated
to destroy all traces of
if only there were a way that we could abolish hatred and intolerance
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Recent Examples of abolished
Arizona voters abolished the use of the gas chamber after a controversial execution in 1992.
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Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
Some initial research finds that employment levels for workers with disabilities actually go up when the low wage is abolished.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
However, the Nostalgic Partners case put forth a variety of strong arguments for the exemption to be curtailed or abolished entirely, if and when the Supreme Court ever wishes to take up the issue.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Some of the president's former aides have called for the bureau to be abolished entirely as part of the conservative blueprint known as Project 2025.
—Tony Romm The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 1 Dec. 2024
Zourabichvili was elected by popular vote, but Georgia has approved constitutional changes that abolished the direct election of the president and replaced it with a vote by a 300-seat electoral college consisting of members of parliament, municipal councils and regional legislatures.
—Sophiko Megrelidze, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
And of course, in 1834, Britain abolished slavery in the colonies, which was three decades before America abolished slavery.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Nov. 2024
Though officially abolished in 1950, the 2,000-year-old caste system that categorizes Hindus in a social hierarchy at birth still exists in many aspects of life.
—Esha Mitra, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
As modernization spread throughout Italy in the 1960s, the system was abolished, and farmers abandoned their rustic dwellings in favor of houses with electricity and running water in towns and cities.
—Peter Terzian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
Some initial research finds that employment levels for workers with disabilities actually go up when the low wage is abolished.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
However, the Nostalgic Partners case put forth a variety of strong arguments for the exemption to be curtailed or abolished entirely, if and when the Supreme Court ever wishes to take up the issue.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Some of the president's former aides have called for the bureau to be abolished entirely as part of the conservative blueprint known as Project 2025.
—Tony Romm The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 1 Dec. 2024
Zourabichvili was elected by popular vote, but Georgia has approved constitutional changes that abolished the direct election of the president and replaced it with a vote by a 300-seat electoral college consisting of members of parliament, municipal councils and regional legislatures.
—Sophiko Megrelidze, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
And of course, in 1834, Britain abolished slavery in the colonies, which was three decades before America abolished slavery.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Nov. 2024
Though officially abolished in 1950, the 2,000-year-old caste system that categorizes Hindus in a social hierarchy at birth still exists in many aspects of life.
—Esha Mitra, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
As modernization spread throughout Italy in the 1960s, the system was abolished, and farmers abandoned their rustic dwellings in favor of houses with electricity and running water in towns and cities.
—Peter Terzian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abolished
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Initially, officials issued a tsunami warning for some coastal areas, although this was repealed a few hours later.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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This year, 68% of voters supported Proposition 36, which in effect repealed the 2014 measure.James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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While Meta’s actions represent a significant step forward, pig butchering scams are far from eradicated.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Diseases that have been largely eradicated in the US still claim hundreds of thousands of lives abroad.Dylan Matthews, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
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They’ve all been erased from the story in A Complete Unknown.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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With a three-yard touchdown run from Gus Edwards and a four-yard touchdown catch from Quentin Johnston, the Chargers erased a 13-0 halftime deficit.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Classes were canceled Tuesday, and final exams were postponed.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The cruise line canceled cruises in 2025 and 2026 on its Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Breakaway ships.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Initial assessments indicate at least seven structures destroyed and eight damaged, though further evaluations are pending, said Marrone, the Los Angeles County fire chief.Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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During the latter inferno, which destroyed 1,600 structures from Westlake Village to Malibu, the school’s policy was questioned and criticized.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Abolished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abolished. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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