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
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The attention to the case, which included questions about the defense Syed received, led to his conviction being vacated in September 2022.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
But on Thursday, in a surprise ruling, the court vacated the temporary restraining order that had prevented the Education Department from moving forward with the loan forgiveness plan.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
More than a year later, in an April 2024 appeal hearing, a judge granted Julie's appeal and vacated her seven-year sentence in June due to insufficient evidence.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
What To Watch For Lyle and Erik, now 56 and 53, are awaiting a habeas corpus petition filed last year that asked for a new evidentiary hearing or for the Menendez brothers’ convictions to be vacated.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Velazquez's attempts over the years to get his conviction vacated were all denied.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
What To Watch For In addition to the new investigation from the Los Angeles District Attorney, Lyle and Erik, now 56 and 53, are awaiting a habeas corpus petition filed last year that asked for a new evidentiary hearing or for the Menendez brothers’ convictions to be vacated.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The attention to the case, which included questions about the defense Syed received, led to his conviction being vacated in September 2022.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
But on Thursday, in a surprise ruling, the court vacated the temporary restraining order that had prevented the Education Department from moving forward with the loan forgiveness plan.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
More than a year later, in an April 2024 appeal hearing, a judge granted Julie's appeal and vacated her seven-year sentence in June due to insufficient evidence.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
What To Watch For Lyle and Erik, now 56 and 53, are awaiting a habeas corpus petition filed last year that asked for a new evidentiary hearing or for the Menendez brothers’ convictions to be vacated.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Velazquez's attempts over the years to get his conviction vacated were all denied.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacated
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As modernization spread throughout Italy in the 1960s, the system was abolished, and farmers abandoned their rustic dwellings in favor of houses with electricity and running water in towns and cities.Peter Terzian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
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The union also wants the reinstatement of a pension scheme that was abolished in 2008, which is a nonstarter for Boeing.Elodie Mazein, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
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Some neighbors who decided to leave Asheville until the power and/or water were resurrected emptied their pantries before departure.Jessica Wakeman, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
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The border region has largely emptied out over the past year as the two sides have traded fire.AAMER MADHANI, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
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According to the nonprofit, Kristin Davis found the abandoned and weak elephant calf while on a trip near Kenya's Chyulu Hills.Kelli Bender, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
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Seen in a video that moves through the abandoned and disarrayed hallways of the pediatric intensive care unit at Al-Nasr Children’s Hospital in northern Gaza were several babies whose unattended bodies lay on separate hospital beds.Yasmine Salam, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2023
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About 500 people were evacuated for hours after the accident to spare them exposure to the hazardous plume from the chemical used by farmers to add nitrogen fertilizer to the soil and in large buildings as a refrigerant.CBS News, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Elephants are evacuated from a sanctuary in northern Thailand amid heavy flooding.Kocha Olarn, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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McQueen spends half an hour dispassionately showing us the grimness of HMP Maze, a Troubles-era warehouse for enemies of the British state on a disused airfield.IndieWire Staff, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2024
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In his first five night-shift stints as watchman at a disused ’80s amusement park/arcade mall — Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza Place — Mike stares glaze-eyed at security monitors, then drifts into violent 3-D incidents, His circumstance incarnates the hell that Morrissey sings about.Armond White, National Review, 1 Nov. 2023
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The tax would remain in effect indefinitely unless repealed by voters.Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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Fortune Nike shares drop Nike shares dipped nearly 5% on Wednesday after the sneaker company postponed its investor day and repealed its full-year guidance during an earnings call.Diane Brady, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
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Adams and Williams seek to take the seat left vacant by term-limited Freeman.Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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In California, San Francisco and Berkeley approved taxes on vacant properties in 2022.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
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Smotrich canceled his trip to France to speak at the gala, citing security concerns, but at least two demonstrations went ahead, drawing hundreds of protesters.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Doing so may also boost sales leading up to the end of 2024 as consumers rush to take advantage of the tax credit before it’s canceled.William Gavin, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Vacated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacated. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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