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also cancelation
1
as in abandonment
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
bad weather forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights
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2
as in abolition
the doing away with something by formal action
a blanket cancellation of all military leave for the duration of the crisis
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Recent Examples of cancellation
Some cried and hugged upon learning of CBP One’s cancellation.
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Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Most Popular Baltimore weather: Snow forecast increases; cold, wind lead to event cancellations
Dave Portnoy finds ‘America’s pizza’ in Glen Burnie
Baltimore’s ‘Highway to Nowhere’ took the homes of thousands
Bird flu outbreak has reached Maryland.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2025
The cancellation marks the second year in a row that the parade was halted due to concerns about winter weather.
—Julie Walker, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
The Playhouse’s cancellations are among many throughout L.A.’s live performance scene.
—Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Most Popular Baltimore weather: Snow forecast increases; cold, wind lead to event cancellations
Dave Portnoy finds ‘America’s pizza’ in Glen Burnie
Baltimore’s ‘Highway to Nowhere’ took the homes of thousands
Bird flu outbreak has reached Maryland.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2025
The cancellation marks the second year in a row that the parade was halted due to concerns about winter weather.
—Julie Walker, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
The Playhouse’s cancellations are among many throughout L.A.’s live performance scene.
—Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cancellation
Noun
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Volunteers advocate for children who have been removed from their home from either abuse, abandonment or neglect.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2025
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Anxious Attachment: Children with anxious attachment often suffer from fear of abandonment.—
Christin Perry,
Parents,
6 Jan. 2025
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When Did Charles Manson Die? In 1971, the court sentenced Manson to death for the murders, but California's abolition of the death penalty in 1972 commuted his punishment to life in prison.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
19 Nov. 2024
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This week reminds us that the road to abolition does not run in a straight line.—
Brian Stull,
TIME,
27 Sep. 2024
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This comes as its accreditation and student visa-granting status come under scrutiny following the revocation of its permission to operate in California.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
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Missing just one actionable update can lead to severe consequences: Significant fines, reputational harm, legal exposure or, worst case, license revocation.—
Roseanne Spagnuolo,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
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Trump has previously tried to remove the U.S. from the organization, issuing a notice of withdrawal in 2020.—
Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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Despite the removal of troops from Afghanistan, something that had been promised by successive presidents before him, by voters for errors in the withdrawal, which included the deaths of 13 U.S. soldiers.—
Theo Burman,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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In decision filed on Friday, January 17, the court pointed to millions in royalties and advances UMG had paid the group, ruling that the band had failed to present a viable rescission claim.—
Ethan Millman,
Rolling Stone,
22 Jan. 2025
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Trump's rescission of Biden's order is unlikely to immediately increase the cost of prescription drugs for Medicare and Medicaid recipients.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The suspension will provide the administration with time to review agency programs and determine the best uses of funding for those programs consistent with the law and Trump's priorities, says a White House Office of Management and Budget memo, via Reuters.—
Mike Allen,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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The suspension was handed down in response to Butler immediately exiting a practice session after being informed that his teammate, Haywood Highsmith, would be replacing him in the starting lineup ahead of the Heat’s matchup against the Orlando Magic that evening.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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In November, New York City Hall announced the termination of its prepaid debit card program for migrants.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Kennedy Jr, who worked as an environmental attorney for decades before running for president last year and endorsing Trump after dropping out, initially said the terminations of those pregnancies should be up to pregnant women rather than judges or bureaucrats.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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The backlash has fueled speculation of a potential recall effort, as political opponents move to capitalize on public frustration.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Better to have no recall powers than overly lenient ones.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Cancellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancellation. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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