1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of vacate
Peluso fills the four-year term vacated by Watkins, who joined the school board as the Center Township Board appointment in May 2021.
—
Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
In New Hampshire, Republicans faced a similar situation when the popular former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, a Republican who had been mulling a run for Senate for the seat being vacated by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 15 May 2025
At the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Trump appointee Russ Vought has sought to vacate a settlement with a company called Townstone Financial, which CFPB alleged had effectively discouraged African Americans from applying for mortgages.
—Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 15 May 2025
Nearly six million more square feet was vacated in the first three months of the year than were occupied.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for vacate
Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
In New Hampshire, Republicans faced a similar situation when the popular former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, a Republican who had been mulling a run for Senate for the seat being vacated by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 15 May 2025
At the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Trump appointee Russ Vought has sought to vacate a settlement with a company called Townstone Financial, which CFPB alleged had effectively discouraged African Americans from applying for mortgages.
—Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 15 May 2025
Nearly six million more square feet was vacated in the first three months of the year than were occupied.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for vacate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacate
Verb
-
The initiative has its critics, who fear that abolishing property taxes would leave local governments without sufficient funds to support crucial public services.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
-
The latter is known for his misogynistic statements, and has promised to follow through on Mr. Yoon’s commitment to abolish the Ministry of Gender Equality & Family.—
Yejin Gim,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 June 2025
Verb
-
More than 60 residents were evacuated after Irma. Spring Oaks resident Alan Wyland has already started stockpiling sandbags and other items in preparation for this year’s hurricane season.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
-
Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
Verb
-
The news came just days after the Trump administration canceled funding for Moderna to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic flu viruses, including the H5N1 bird flu, despite promising early study results.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2025
-
Musk has faced fierce backlash over his drastic cuts to the government's budget, including canceling thousands of federal jobs, and the dismantling of entire agencies.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
Verb
-
By Carol McCloud, Illustrated by David Messing Summary: This book explains clearly and simply how everyone has an invisible bucket that can be filled through small acts of kindness or emptied by acts of thoughtlessness or cruelty.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
-
Newer buildings to the west are more stable and marketable, while unimproved buildings to the east are struggling and emptying.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
29 May 2025
Verb
-
An effort to repeal the law completely did not advance the spring legislative session, while the vote for the delay came on the session’s last day.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
-
The group, known as the L.A. Alliance for Tourism, Jobs and Progress, is hoping to persuade voters to repeal the ordinance.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
Verb
-
Issa's bill has cleared the House, while Grassley's has yet to advance.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
-
More big stories In post-fire milestone, Pacific Coast Highway reopens, clearing a traffic bottleneck.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
Verb
-
Foreign universities want to hire them May 25, 2025 The suit also seeks to overturn the Trump administration’s 15% cap on indirect costs related to research, which universities say are critical to carrying out their work.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
-
The suit, which hopes to overturn the law, argues that the city’s ordinance violates the First Amendment and does not apply to other forms of speech, like a political candidate asking for support or a church member proselytizing.—
Vivienne Serret,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
Verb
-
Hoerner avoided the tag, which would’ve been the second out of the inning.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
-
The officer recommended the Palestinians be dressed in army clothes to avoid misidentification.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Vacate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacate. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share