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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
Our sister site Variety was first to report the cancellation.
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Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 10 Mar. 2025
The site itemizes workforce reductions, grant cancellations, asset sales and other savings to the government.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
The center described the cancellation as a financial decision, and said the decision had been made before the takeover.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
In the event of any such cancellation, termination or suspension, a notice will be posted and a random drawing will be held from among all eligible, nonsuspect entries received prior to such time.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2025
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Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 10 Mar. 2025
The site itemizes workforce reductions, grant cancellations, asset sales and other savings to the government.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
The center described the cancellation as a financial decision, and said the decision had been made before the takeover.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
In the event of any such cancellation, termination or suspension, a notice will be posted and a random drawing will be held from among all eligible, nonsuspect entries received prior to such time.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cancellation
Noun
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Studies show that children exposed to abuse or high-conflict environments often develop a fear of abandonment and rejection, which can lead to complex trauma or borderline personality disorder.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Memoir My Abyss Patrick Cottrell Obsession will always be an attractive fresh hell for a person like me, a product of abandonment with a longing for attachment.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Black colonial women of Boston were pioneers in the fight for justice, laying the groundwork for abolition and civil rights.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
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McMahon did not, however, explicitly call on Monday for the total abolition of the Education Department.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA TODAY,
7 Mar. 2025
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The District Attorney’s Office has already filed a revocation on the defendant’s probation, and our position is the original sentence was not eligible for probation.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the following months, Mr. Trump began discussing student visa revocations on the campaign trail and then set the stage on Day 1 of his new administration, Jan. 20, 2025.—
Nate Iglehart,
The Christian Science Monitor,
12 Mar. 2025
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Its second phase is meant to bring the release of remaining hostages, a lasting truce and full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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This allows for substantial retirement savings potential while providing a tax-efficient withdrawal strategy.—
Jessica Ledingham, J.D.,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The rescission power fell into disuse under Bill Clinton.—
The Editors,
National Review,
10 Mar. 2025
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Collins is now chair of the Senate appropriations committee, which plays a key role in the rescission process.—
Stef W. Kight,
Axios,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 12 shots for the Panthers, who continue to play without key stars Matthew Tkachuk (groin), Aaron Ekblad (suspension) and recent acquisition Brad Marchand (upper-body injury).—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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The first group of 10 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Cuba and North Korea among others, would be set for a full visa suspension.—
Humeyra Pamuk,
USA TODAY,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced the early termination of eight experimental payment models.—
Seth Joseph,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Department of Energy: 555 employees were fired, and termination notices were canceled for 319 of the 555 affected employees by 1 p.m. on March 17.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2025
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When a potential contaminant—whether foreign material, bacteria, or an undeclared allergen—is identified, companies work with the FDA and USDA to issue voluntary recalls.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The recall focuses on two flavors, Hazelnut and Cinnabon Classic Cinnamon Roll.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Cancellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancellation. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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