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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
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Yet even as years’ worth of political backlash has drowned out calls to defund or abolish forces, perceptions of police shaped by tragedies like George Floyd and Uvalde aren’t so easily forgotten.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
12 Mar. 2025
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But the administration's efforts to abolish federal agencies authorized by Congress are likely to meet the same fate as their attempts to stiff USAID contractors.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 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
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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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First, the Eye network canceled the FBI spinoffs FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Rick is the kind of boyfriend who will empty out your checking account.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
2 Mar. 2025
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Typically, these attacks have resulted from the thieves somehow obtaining the private key and emptying the wallet before the owner even knows the key has been compromised.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Feb. 2025
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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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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
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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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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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Pet owners should also ensure that their felines' rabies vaccinations are up to date to avoid the risk of confusion between the two viral infections.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Deer can wreak havoc on your garden so growing deer-resistant groundcovers can be a good way to avoid browsing damage.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Vacate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacate. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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