1
as in to repeal
to put an end to by formal action
the U.S. abolished slavery by constitutional amendment on December 6, 1865
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as in to eradicate
to destroy all traces of
if only there were a way that we could abolish hatred and intolerance
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Recent Examples of abolish
All were in Utah and had been approved before the state abolished the practice in 2004.
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Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 7 Mar. 2025
In 2023, a majority in the House (including 60 Republicans) voted against a proposal that merely expressed support for abolishing the Education Department, according to NBC News.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Republicans in the poll, though, favored abolishing the Education Department and were split on ownership of Gaza.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 3 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, the current administration under President Trump has moved to abolish federal DEI programs.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
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Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 7 Mar. 2025
In 2023, a majority in the House (including 60 Republicans) voted against a proposal that merely expressed support for abolishing the Education Department, according to NBC News.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Republicans in the poll, though, favored abolishing the Education Department and were split on ownership of Gaza.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 3 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, the current administration under President Trump has moved to abolish federal DEI programs.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abolish
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Targets: cities, counties The governor says his copycat state-level DOGE will audit cities and counties, colleges and universities, repeal 70 as-yet unspecified state boards, fire hundreds of state employees.—
Orlando Sentinel,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2025
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Project 2025 calls for downsizing more monuments and repealing the Antiquities Act.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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Or for whatever reason, your particular brand of BV or yeast may just need a stronger or longer dose of meds to eradicate.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
27 Feb. 2025
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In places where measles have largely been eradicated, cases have been spread by travelers from other countries.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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South Korean law allows prosecutors to continue to hold a suspect while pursuing an appeal, even after the suspect's arrest is canceled by a court.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
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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The Sharks erased a two-goal deficit in the third period, killed off a penalty in overtime, and saw Tyler Toffoli and Fabian Zetterlund both score goals in the shootout to earn a dramatic 3-2 win over the Leafs at Scotiabank Arena.—
Curtis Pashelka,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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However, the fact the show includes Laurie’s Christianity while simultaneously erasing a scene featuring a trans character hints at Disney’s embrace of a cultural shift towards traditional conservatism during the second Trump administration.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
4 Mar. 2025
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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
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This is a major U-turn from Riot, after completely revamping the rewards system at the start of the year and being destroyed by fans for it.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Lost in a sea of ash: When wildfire destroys a home — and a loved one’s urn — the search begins.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Abolish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abolish. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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