1
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
At the same time, support for abolishing the Monarchy has risen from 3 percent to 15 percent during that time.
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Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Whereas opposition parties favored cutting or abolishing it, the ruling coalition of the LDP and Komeito—concerned that such a move would spook financial markets—instead offered one-time cash payments of roughly $140 per person to defray the cost of living.
—Mireya Solís, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
Where it’s offered In 2023, Illinois became the first state to eliminate cash bail when the state Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the law abolishing it.
—Melissa Goldin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
But abolishing a property tax would fully freeze younger and lower-income folks out of the housing market because, in part, higher property taxes often lead to lower home prices, which reduces the down payment required for a homebuyer seeking a mortgage.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Citing his leadership, Senate Republicans in 2023 proposed abolishing the institute and divvying up its functions.
—ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2025
Trump and members of his administration have also repeatedly suggested abolishing the agency — though the president did pave the way for FEMA to assist in relief from the Texas floods in July.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Actually abolishing the department will require action from Congress, but the effort could have major implications for everything from universities’ federal funding to college students applying for loans to pay for their education.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2025
The order would spare some programs deemed critical by the administration, though completely abolishing the DOE will require congressional approval.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Whereas opposition parties favored cutting or abolishing it, the ruling coalition of the LDP and Komeito—concerned that such a move would spook financial markets—instead offered one-time cash payments of roughly $140 per person to defray the cost of living.
—Mireya Solís, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
Where it’s offered In 2023, Illinois became the first state to eliminate cash bail when the state Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the law abolishing it.
—Melissa Goldin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
But abolishing a property tax would fully freeze younger and lower-income folks out of the housing market because, in part, higher property taxes often lead to lower home prices, which reduces the down payment required for a homebuyer seeking a mortgage.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Citing his leadership, Senate Republicans in 2023 proposed abolishing the institute and divvying up its functions.
—ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2025
Trump and members of his administration have also repeatedly suggested abolishing the agency — though the president did pave the way for FEMA to assist in relief from the Texas floods in July.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Actually abolishing the department will require action from Congress, but the effort could have major implications for everything from universities’ federal funding to college students applying for loans to pay for their education.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2025
The order would spare some programs deemed critical by the administration, though completely abolishing the DOE will require congressional approval.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abolishing
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Federal officials have said that repealing the rule would allow for more flexible management for local land managers and aid in preventing destructive wildfires.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Its passage is a blow to leadership, which, in the past, has voted against repealing the AUMFs.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Book bans are targeting trans authors in conservative states, eradicating their work from curricula and library circulation.—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Yet minimizing and possibly even eradicating infectious diseases is a collective act that requires nearly everyone to play their part.—
Simon Williams,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
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These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The brand’s eye-specific product packs a punch courtesy of antioxidants, fine line–erasing peptides, and Persian silk tree extract (the latter is both a preventative and curative measure against dark circles and puffiness).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 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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The military has also been targeting and destroying high-rise buildings surrounding displacement camps, crowding Gaza City’s residents into ever-smaller spaces.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, North was found guilty of destroying official documents, accepting a home security system as a gift and obstructing Congress in 1989.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Abolishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abolishing. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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