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as in repealing
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 eradicating
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 abolishing
The most prominent of these activists is Joyce McMillan, who, after her own children were taken and returned, founded JMACforFamilies, an organization with the goal of abolishing the child-protective system altogether.
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Larissa MacFarquhar, New Yorker, 28 May 2026
While politicians can write all sorts of legislation meant to keep kids off smartphones and away from apps, games, and content not appropriate for them, merely writing a law is not the same as abolishing a market.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
But on April 24, Stanford got tongue-tied when asked to explain her position on abolishing ICE.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
Let’s go down memory lane and recall that the 13th Amendment is abolishing slavery and involuntary servitude.
—Ann Marie Luft, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The Deep is just going through it in this episode, starting with the news that Homelander is abolishing the Seven.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 13 May 2026
The nomination of Hamilton, who argued abolishing FEMA was not in the country’s best interests, is the latest indication of that change.
—Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The nomination of Hamilton, who argued abolishing FEMA was not in the country’s best interests, is the latest indication of that change.
—Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Sacramento Councilmember Mai Vang, widely regarded as Matsui’s top opponent, has positioned herself as the progressive in the race and is running on abolishing ICE completely.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
Larissa MacFarquhar, New Yorker, 28 May 2026
While politicians can write all sorts of legislation meant to keep kids off smartphones and away from apps, games, and content not appropriate for them, merely writing a law is not the same as abolishing a market.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
But on April 24, Stanford got tongue-tied when asked to explain her position on abolishing ICE.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
Let’s go down memory lane and recall that the 13th Amendment is abolishing slavery and involuntary servitude.
—Ann Marie Luft, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The Deep is just going through it in this episode, starting with the news that Homelander is abolishing the Seven.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 13 May 2026
The nomination of Hamilton, who argued abolishing FEMA was not in the country’s best interests, is the latest indication of that change.
—Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The nomination of Hamilton, who argued abolishing FEMA was not in the country’s best interests, is the latest indication of that change.
—Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Sacramento Councilmember Mai Vang, widely regarded as Matsui’s top opponent, has positioned herself as the progressive in the race and is running on abolishing ICE completely.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abolishing
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Horn said in a news release on Monday that plans to create a new ban showed that repealing the original version was unnecessary.—
Dylan Lysen
June 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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Of course, none of this involves repealing the laws of physics.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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Blaine begins to relentlessly beat Sam in retaliation for eradicating his wife, Anneliese.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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The new state consumer services agency will focus on eradicating junk fees, increasing online privacy protections and overseeing oil companies, according to Newsom’s office.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
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The liquid foundation does a great job of hiding discoloration, evening out areas of hyperpigmentation, and canceling redness.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
28 May 2026
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The company has already accomplished the first goal but is unlikely to meet the second, after cancelling the all-electric Lanzador (though the high-riding GT may see release as a plug-in hybrid).—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Brought in to protect a two-run lead in the eighth inning, Scott gave up three runs, including two on a home run by Edmundo Sosa, erasing an excellent start from Roki Sasaki and ending the Dodgers’ six-game winning streak with a 4-3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
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Shop wrinkle-erasing retinol treatments, glowy skin boosters, foundation-replacing skin tints, and more from just $7.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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It was compounded when a West Contra Costa storage unit caught fire, destroying Alvin’s belongings, their mother testified.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Truly domesticating bees required a hive with movable frames, one that would allow beekeepers to examine their bees and harvest honey without destroying the colony.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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