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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
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Recent Examples of vacate
There are the Contra Costa cases and that of Stubblefield, who was released from prison this month after the Sixth District Court of Appeal vacated his conviction and 15-years-to-life sentence.
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Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Many people are suggesting that other countries, particularly China, could move into some of the areas vacated by the United States, Dr. Ntusi said.
—Stephanie Nolen, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
That same day, Mr. Trump pardoned Rod R. Blagojevich, the former Democratic governor of Illinois who was convicted in 2011 of essentially trying to sell a Senate seat that was vacated by President Barack Obama.
—Devlin Barrett, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
Former Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota, is exploring running in 2026 for the U.S. Senate seat that will be vacated by Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., a source close to Walz said.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
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Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Many people are suggesting that other countries, particularly China, could move into some of the areas vacated by the United States, Dr. Ntusi said.
—Stephanie Nolen, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
That same day, Mr. Trump pardoned Rod R. Blagojevich, the former Democratic governor of Illinois who was convicted in 2011 of essentially trying to sell a Senate seat that was vacated by President Barack Obama.
—Devlin Barrett, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
Former Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota, is exploring running in 2026 for the U.S. Senate seat that will be vacated by Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., a source close to Walz said.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacate
Verb
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Meanwhile, the current administration under President Trump has moved to abolish federal DEI programs.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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That was weeks after the end of the U.S. Civil War but months before the 13th Amendment abolished slavery nationwide.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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Even if a museum diligently evacuates its work, there can still be damage, added Rozhko.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Cannon House Office Building was forced to evacuate which delayed the vote on the government funding bill.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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First, the Eye network canceled the FBI spinoffs FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Ten days later, Netflix canceled Centineo’s series, The Recruit, after two seasons.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
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Submerge containers for 10 minutes, then remove them and empty the tub.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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Litherland said the tomb, which was built under a waterfall, had been deliberately emptied after being flooded within a few years of the king’s burial.—
Charlene Gubash,
NBC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Democrats see the Medicaid cuts that are likely to be included in whatever legislation House Republicans put together as a salient line of political attack, akin to their efforts to campaign in 2018 on the GOP efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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The resolution would unlock a mega-reconciliation bill to bolster oil and gas drilling and repeal IRA programs.—
Nick Sobczyk,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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Gathering at Scripps Research’s third annual Pandemic Preparedness Symposium last week, researchers working in virology and chemistry did not bother to debate whether or not H5N1 avian influenza will clear this rapidly shrinking hurdle.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Pine forests regularly rely on wildfire for the release of seeds from pinecones and to clear vegetation for new growth.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Utley was suspended two games by MLB, but the suspension was overturned.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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According to the appeal, Sergio Correa is seeking for his conviction to be overturned and a new trial.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Hop on a scooter to wind through the island’s melodic rainforest or paddle out to Koh Nok on a kayak for a day trip (side note: boat tours tend to stop here around lunch time, aim for earlier in the day to avoid the crowds).—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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Thirty narrow stairs lead to City Ballet’s bright, top floor rehearsal studio, with double ballet barres lining three walls, a floor-to-ceiling mirror, and an open ceiling with a treacherously low center beam that high jumping dancers have learned to avoid.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Vacate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacate. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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