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as in abandon
carefree freedom from constraint
sang at the top of her lungs with complete abandonment in the shower
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as in desertion
the act of abandoning
the law says abandonment by the owner of any building for more than a year entitles the city to sell it
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as in cancelation
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
the park commissioner cited cost considerations as the main reason for the project's abandonment
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Recent Examples of abandonment
That’s why recognizing what abandonment issues actually look like is an important first step in feeling more secure.
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 21 July 2025
With Children, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead and Dead to Me.
Applegate, who was diagnosed with MS in 2021, will chronicle her perseverance through abuse, abandonment, insecurities, self-doubt, body dysmorphia and assault, the release teases.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 17 July 2025
Following the deaths or abandonment of five sea lion pups at La Jolla Cove, members of the Sierra Club and its Seal Society are again calling on the city of San Diego to send more park rangers to The Cove to keep people and sea lions apart.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
Volunteers advocate for children who have been removed from their home from either abuse, abandonment or neglect.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2025
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 21 July 2025
With Children, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead and Dead to Me.
Applegate, who was diagnosed with MS in 2021, will chronicle her perseverance through abuse, abandonment, insecurities, self-doubt, body dysmorphia and assault, the release teases.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 17 July 2025
Following the deaths or abandonment of five sea lion pups at La Jolla Cove, members of the Sierra Club and its Seal Society are again calling on the city of San Diego to send more park rangers to The Cove to keep people and sea lions apart.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
Volunteers advocate for children who have been removed from their home from either abuse, abandonment or neglect.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abandonment
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Players and franchises have been moved from once comfortable positions with the abandon this season.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Early James, a 31-year-old Troy, Alabama native, makes folksy blues music that seems best suited for stoking anarchy while soothing reckless abandon.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
28 June 2025
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Afterward, a mock court-martial was held, complete with the sentencing and execution of a private accused of desertion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2025
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During the Civil War, firing squads were common for executing soldiers for desertion; in some cases, they would be blindfolded and tied to stakes before being shot.—
Erik Ortiz,
NBC News,
2 Mar. 2025
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Filling the seat puts pressure on House Speaker Mike Johnson With such tight numbers, Republicans can afford only three defections to pass a piece of legislation with a majority vote.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
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The House passed the bill 218-214, with only two Republican defections. ‘BEAUTIFUL’ BILL 2.0?—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2025
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Operations returned to normal Saturday morning, with only 35 delays and 31 cancellations reported.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Aug. 2025
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The reason behind the numerous cancellations of Edwards vs. Chimaev was COVID-19.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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After nearly six weeks of controversy, dumpings, and dramatic recouplings, Love Island USA has officially crowned its season 7 winners!—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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The cameras captured one offender illegally dumping three times and another dumping twice.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
9 July 2025
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“Abandonment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abandonment. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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