1
as in to abandon
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
please call to cancel your appointment with the dentist if you can't make it
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2
as in to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
the agreement can be canceled by either side with a formal written notice
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3
as in to delete
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it
canceled the check and wrote a new one
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as in to erase
to destroy all traces of
it seemed as though all honor and decency had been canceled by the war's new moral order
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Recent Examples of cancel
About 1,200 jobs are expected to be cut at NIH as part of the layoffs at the Health and Human Services Department, and the administration also has canceled hundreds of NIH grants to scientists around the country.
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Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2025
Universal was fined $1.3 million by state regulators in 2013 for canceling customers’ policies without justification and shifting profits to affiliate companies.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
The deportations have targeted undocumented immigrants from Venezuela for alleged gang affiliations based on limited evidence as well as students whose visas or green cards have been canceled in connection to pro-Palestinian protests.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025
Related article British Airways hit by delays and disruption after ‘technical issue’
Air France canceled eight flights to and from Heathrow, but the flag carrier of France says routes to other UK airports are operating normally.
—Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
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Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2025
Universal was fined $1.3 million by state regulators in 2013 for canceling customers’ policies without justification and shifting profits to affiliate companies.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
The deportations have targeted undocumented immigrants from Venezuela for alleged gang affiliations based on limited evidence as well as students whose visas or green cards have been canceled in connection to pro-Palestinian protests.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025
Related article British Airways hit by delays and disruption after ‘technical issue’
Air France canceled eight flights to and from Heathrow, but the flag carrier of France says routes to other UK airports are operating normally.
—Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cancel
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Heading them is none other than Robert Keller, who wasn’t killed after all, and now blames his big bro for abandoning him.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Indonesian government was floating a moratorium to stop the construction of new hotels, villas and nightclubs in Bali, in an effort to curb over tourism—an idea that was abandoned at the start of the year.—
Michelle Tchea,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves (R.) has signed legislation to abolish the state’s income tax.—
Douglas Carswell,
National Review,
2 Apr. 2025
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Democrats who previously demanded that the Senate abolish the filibuster are now furious that the party didn’t use it.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
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During the stream, which has since been deleted and re-uploaded by fans, Kiss of Life wore oversized chains, snapback hats, cornrows and large hoop earrings.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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It has also been deleted from Reddit by moderators but has shared with Newsweek by the dad who first uploaded it.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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The service comes at a price, according to a release: The relived memories are permanently erased after viewing.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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This year was a step in the right direction for the program, but that’s all erased if Kevin Willard leaves.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
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His parole was revoked, and he was returned to prison.—
Jason Kravarik,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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Trump's executive order would revoke citizenship for children born on U.S. soil to undocumented immigrants or individuals with temporary immigration status.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Following Trump’s April 2 speech, McConnell kept his promise to Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine and voted for his Senate resolution to repeal the emergency declaration that allowed Trump to place tariffs on Canada.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The site currently gives a 5 percent chance that Trump will either sign a bill into law aiming to repeal or alter the 22nd Amendment, or that the Supreme Court will rule in a way that allows a president to serve more than two terms by July 31, 2025.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Formed from improved and ultra-stable memory foam, wrapped in high-quality synthetic leather, the ear pads eradicate foam rolling to ensure a more consistent fit and longer service life.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In my experience, one season of treatment typically eradicates magnolia scale — but 2025 may be an exception.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Although Hague is completing his second spaceflight, the astronaut has actually launched three times: A rocket mishap in 2018 forced him and a Russian crewmate to abort their mission shortly after liftoff.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
19 Mar. 2025
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The probe comes amid a series of safety incidents and a week after an American Airlines flight arriving at Ronald Reagan airport in Arlington, Virginia, was forced to abort a landing in an effort to avoid another aircraft.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Cancel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancel. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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