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as in abandon
carefree freedom from constraint
sang at the top of her lungs with complete abandonment in the shower
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as in desertion
the act of abandoning
the law says abandonment by the owner of any building for more than a year entitles the city to sell it
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as in cancelation
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
the park commissioner cited cost considerations as the main reason for the project's abandonment
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Recent Examples of abandonment
Criminal abandonment occurs when a legal caretaker leaves the marital home and fails to support their children.
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Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
If countries respond to the United States’ abandonment of its enforcement role by creating new institutions to take its place, that would send a powerful signal.
—Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
But that still didn’t make up for the abandonment felt by a town whose rhythms for generations revolved around regular papal visits.
—Dario Artale, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
Now 18, the Ethiopia native who was adopted by the Bevins in 2012 and filed for an emergency protective order earlier this month is seeking long-term protective orders against them over his allegations of abuse and abandonment.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
If countries respond to the United States’ abandonment of its enforcement role by creating new institutions to take its place, that would send a powerful signal.
—Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
But that still didn’t make up for the abandonment felt by a town whose rhythms for generations revolved around regular papal visits.
—Dario Artale, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
Now 18, the Ethiopia native who was adopted by the Bevins in 2012 and filed for an emergency protective order earlier this month is seeking long-term protective orders against them over his allegations of abuse and abandonment.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abandonment
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Early James, a 31-year-old Troy, Alabama native, makes folksy blues music that seems best suited for stoking anarchy while soothing reckless abandon.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
28 June 2025
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The takeaway: Reckless abandon is not the way to survive a season.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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Afterward, a mock court-martial was held, complete with the sentencing and execution of a private accused of desertion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2025
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During the Civil War, firing squads were common for executing soldiers for desertion; in some cases, they would be blindfolded and tied to stakes before being shot.—
Erik Ortiz,
NBC News,
2 Mar. 2025
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Filling the seat puts pressure on House Speaker Mike Johnson With such tight numbers, Republicans can afford only three defections to pass a piece of legislation with a majority vote.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
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The House passed the bill 218-214, with only two Republican defections. ‘BEAUTIFUL’ BILL 2.0?—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2025
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That tally includes two cancellations and six delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Haack's caption appears to reference the cancellation of her solo home renovation show, which a source confirmed to PEOPLE last week.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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After nearly six weeks of controversy, dumpings, and dramatic recouplings, Love Island USA has officially crowned its season 7 winners!—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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The cameras captured one offender illegally dumping three times and another dumping twice.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
9 July 2025
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“Abandonment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abandonment. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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