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as in to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
the contract was vacated by the court on the grounds that the signer was underage
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Recent Examples of vacate
The decision comes weeks before the start of the second Trump administration, during which he was expected to vacate the position when President-elect Donald Trump would fire him to make way for his nominee Kash Patel.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The site is now set to be vacated five days before Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
In an April 2024 appeal hearing, a judge granted Julie's appeal and vacated her seven-year sentence in June due to insufficient evidence while Todd's sentence was upheld.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Local news reports that those forces have now vacated the headquarters and left.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The site is now set to be vacated five days before Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
In an April 2024 appeal hearing, a judge granted Julie's appeal and vacated her seven-year sentence in June due to insufficient evidence while Todd's sentence was upheld.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Local news reports that those forces have now vacated the headquarters and left.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacate
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Rankin believed that without a widespread moral awakening, the prospect was slim that slavery could be abolished.TIME, TIME, 2 Dec. 2024
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Kash Patel vows to abolish the ‘deep state’; Trump’s FBI pick thrills MAGA base Robby Soave and Steven Olikara weigh in on Donald Trump’s nominee to spearhead the FBI, Kash Patel.The Hill, The Hill, 2 Dec. 2024
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Authorities reported widespread devastation, with nearly 1,000 people evacuated as more than 400 homes are at risk from continuing storms.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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People are advised to evacuate to higher ground or a tall building.Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Japan Times reported that Ms. Nakayama had canceled an appearance at a Christmas concert in Osaka, Japan, scheduled for that same day, citing health issues.Alex Williams, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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While appearing on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast, the host asked the Shazam! actor if he got canceled for leaning right in the election.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
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Gun switches like what Robinson imported often turn handguns into the equivalent of automatic weapons — with the ability to rapidly empty a gun's magazine with a single trigger pull.David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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Actually, the Roman stone was only discovered because the storage room that held these paintings was emptied out in preparation for the show.Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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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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The only time in U.S. history a constitutional amendment has been repealed was when the 18th Amendment prohibiting the manufacture, sale and transportation of intoxication liquors, better known as prohibition, was repealed in 1933 through the addition of the 21st Amendment, LeRoy noted.Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024
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If Chesebro successfully completes his probation without violating its terms or committing another offense, his record will be cleared.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Infielder Cam Smith, the centerpiece of Houston’s return for Tucker, will immediately become the organization’s best prospect — a low bar to clear, but notable nonetheless.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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His sentence has never been overturned and was carried out as ordered by the court.CBS News, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Questions loom about TikTok as Trump's cabinet comes into shape In a ruling earlier this month, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit rejected TikTok’s bid to overturn the law.Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Now, unidentified drones are flying over New Jersey, avoiding radar detection.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The bottom line is that these are common mistakes in the business grant application process that can easily be avoided.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Vacate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacate. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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