as in deserted
left unoccupied or unused
vacated cottages that are easy targets for burglars during the winter
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as in abolished
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 vacated
Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Sharkey revisited the empty and vacated facility in February 2018 and again in 2022 to document how Evan Morrison continues White Oak’s tradition of producing selvedge denim on old Draper X-3 looms.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
But the potential departure of one veteran star, catcher JT Realmuto, might open up the chance to reload with a younger one at the vacated position.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Berg started filming this new episode in early 2021 and was on-hand when a Baltimore judge vacated Syed’s first degree-murder conviction and ordered his release from prison in September 2022.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
That match was originally scheduled for the Clash in Paris event, but it was postponed after Naomi vacated the championship.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Stephen Miran is awaiting Senate confirmation to fill the seat vacated by Adriana Kugler's resignation.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
In other business, the board appointed Hebron resident Greg Falkowski to the West Porter Township Fire Protection District Board seat vacated by former Treasurer Guy Kosmoski.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Pirch, the luxury home appliance retailer, shut down last year and vacated its large store at Westfield UTC.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
The gap vacated by Luka Modrić has granted an opportunity, and Turkish 20-year-old Arda Güler looks primed to capitalize after breaking into the team during the Club World Cup.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Former City Council member Mitra Jalali vacated the seat in March.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The council remains evenly split 3–3 after the interim mayor was unable to secure the appointment of a tie-breaking member to fill her vacated seat.
—Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Sharkey revisited the empty and vacated facility in February 2018 and again in 2022 to document how Evan Morrison continues White Oak’s tradition of producing selvedge denim on old Draper X-3 looms.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
But the potential departure of one veteran star, catcher JT Realmuto, might open up the chance to reload with a younger one at the vacated position.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
In that solution, the No 6 advances to help the passing combinations or attack the space vacated by the attacking midfielder.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Berg started filming this new episode in early 2021 and was on-hand when a Baltimore judge vacated Syed’s first degree-murder conviction and ordered his release from prison in September 2022.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
That match was originally scheduled for the Clash in Paris event, but it was postponed after Naomi vacated the championship.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Stephen Miran is awaiting Senate confirmation to fill the seat vacated by Adriana Kugler's resignation.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
In other business, the board appointed Hebron resident Greg Falkowski to the West Porter Township Fire Protection District Board seat vacated by former Treasurer Guy Kosmoski.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Pirch, the luxury home appliance retailer, shut down last year and vacated its large store at Westfield UTC.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
The gap vacated by Luka Modrić has granted an opportunity, and Turkish 20-year-old Arda Güler looks primed to capitalize after breaking into the team during the Club World Cup.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Former City Council member Mitra Jalali vacated the seat in March.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacated
Adjective
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Days are spent fishing, snorkeling, and picnicking on deserted Indian Ocean islands, while nights are spent sleeping under the stars.—
Ian Proctor,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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Co-starring Rachel McAdams, the tonal mashup chronicles two incompatible work colleagues who crash land on a deserted island and have to find a way to work together for the sake of survival.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Chinese leader, who assumed the presidency in 2013, abolished term limits in 2018.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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In 2018, China’s legislature abolished presidential term limits in a ceremonial vote, effectively allowing Xi to rule for life.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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But the pans of food are about to be emptied.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Aug. 2025
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Acuña barked at Gusto as both dugouts and bullpens emptied, players spilling onto the field.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Thousands of abandoned and derelict vessels around the US pose environmental and navigational challenges.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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The 33 towns being considered for this project, which are expected to meet final approval in the coming weeks, are all on the brink of extinction with the number of empty and abandoned houses outnumbering those that are inhabited.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Terminal 4 check-in has been closed and evacuated while emergency services respond to an incident.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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For the first time in 40 years living there, she was evacuated last summer during the Quarry fire.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This edition’s commissions have taken over some of the town’s most striking and unusual locations, including a church built for the fishing community, a former customs house, a Martello Tower and a disused railway bridge.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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On his release, Stern went on to spend the 1950s ping-ponging between New York and California, for a time living on a disused laundry barge in Sausalito.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Unlike other provisions in the Alien and Sedition Acts, which expired or were repealed, the Alien Enemies Act remains in effect today.—
Robert Birsel
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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His budget-busting tax cuts can be repealed.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The nursery has cleared water-thirsty plants and planted 100,000 indigenous trees since 2012.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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Once the birthing chamber is cleared, Davina delivers Julia’s healthy baby boy.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Vacated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacated. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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