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as in abolishing
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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as in emptying
to remove the contents of
vacated the house
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Recent Examples of vacating
Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
After vacating her cozy abode in the early ’60s, Horne later relocated to Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2026
Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
In vacating the murder conviction of Sims, 50, the court found that a Supreme Court judge got it wrong by rejecting new witness testimony implicating the man’s best friend as the potential killer.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Trump has also not offered an endorsement in the Republican primary for the seat Barr is vacating.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Mar. 2026
With the MacBook Air vacating three-figure pricing, the MacBook Neo can step in as the clear budget option.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
In March 2020, Sacramento Superior Court Judge Steve White issued an order vacating Puckett’s conviction and dismissing the charges.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Blackmon expressed concern that preliminary directives, such as moving certain departments, were already steering the city toward vacating City Hall before a full financial and policy framework had been established.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
Following the unfortunate vacating of the World Heavyweight Championship due to Seth Rollins suffering a shoulder injury, WWE moved quickly to find a new contender.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
After vacating her cozy abode in the early ’60s, Horne later relocated to Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2026
Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
In vacating the murder conviction of Sims, 50, the court found that a Supreme Court judge got it wrong by rejecting new witness testimony implicating the man’s best friend as the potential killer.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Trump has also not offered an endorsement in the Republican primary for the seat Barr is vacating.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Mar. 2026
With the MacBook Air vacating three-figure pricing, the MacBook Neo can step in as the clear budget option.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
In March 2020, Sacramento Superior Court Judge Steve White issued an order vacating Puckett’s conviction and dismissing the charges.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Blackmon expressed concern that preliminary directives, such as moving certain departments, were already steering the city toward vacating City Hall before a full financial and policy framework had been established.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacating
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Disney World just announced five exciting new promotions for summer and into early fall, offering families multiple ways to potentially shave off hundreds of dollars from the total cost of their vacation.—
Carly Neil,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Don't wait for a vacation to treat yourself kindly.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The National Women’s Soccer League announced a new CBA in the summer of 2024 that included giving players agency on where they are traded and abolishing expansion and collegiate drafts.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Stratton cast herself as the most progressive choice, supporting policies such as a $25 minimum wage and abolishing ICE, and managed to overcome a significant financial disadvantage.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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Ashley Dixon, content creator and home DIY expert behind Alexander Renee Design, says that the process is straightforward, and should start with emptying your fridge of items past their prime.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Heat waved the white flag midway through the fourth quarter, emptying its bench.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The president has gone so far as repealing a longtime scientific finding that climate change endangers public health and the environment.—
Matthew Daly,
San Antonio Express-News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Johnson, of the American Cancer Society, pushed back on arguments that repealing the program would save the state money.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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Crews said nine people were inside the home at the time of the fire, with six evacuating themselves.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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People evacuating should head toward San Luis.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
20 Mar. 2026
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Indigo is one of a handful of airlines that are rerouting and canceling flights to avoid Pakistan’s airspace.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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Soundcore Earbuds Deal The Soundcore P31i earbuds pack flagship technology into a pocket-sized design, featuring adaptive noise cancelling that can silence up to 52dB of external roar.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Heavy equipment is moving in March from east to west, still clearing the land.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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That bottle of conventional weed killer in your garage is probably doing more than clearing dandelions.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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That is why the Supreme Court’s recent decision overturning the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs brought an immediate sense of relief.—
Serena Sato,
Baltimore Sun,
31 Mar. 2026
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It's become a cornerstone of public school policy nationwide, but is being called into question again, and, with a stronger conservative majority on the Court than in 1982, overturning the ruling could radically reshape public education.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Vacating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacating. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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