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as in repealed
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 eradicated
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 abolished
The post of prime minister was abolished, consolidating executive authority in the presidency.
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Roxane Razavi, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
In the four and a half decades since France abolished the death penalty, the guillotine itself has rarely been seen.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
If holistic admissions were abolished (and admissions were based solely on grades, curricular rigor and test scores), the percentage of students with parents in the top 1% of income would drop by more than a third.
—David Blobaum, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Neighboring Spain abolished all investor‑residency routes, including property investment, last year, ending its Golden Visa program.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Other countries in recent decades have also abolished the practice.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
Slavery was officially abolished in the United States when the 13th Amendment was passed in 1865.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 29 Mar. 2026
Another 6,300 Oakland County residents will have more than $6 million in medical debt abolished thanks to the county's partnership with a national nonprofit and dedicated federal funds.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
However, last year the current presidential administration intentionally abolished this protection as a calculated tactic to advance their anti-immigrant agenda.
—Dr. Lauren Palladino, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Roxane Razavi, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
In the four and a half decades since France abolished the death penalty, the guillotine itself has rarely been seen.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
If holistic admissions were abolished (and admissions were based solely on grades, curricular rigor and test scores), the percentage of students with parents in the top 1% of income would drop by more than a third.
—David Blobaum, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Neighboring Spain abolished all investor‑residency routes, including property investment, last year, ending its Golden Visa program.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Other countries in recent decades have also abolished the practice.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
Slavery was officially abolished in the United States when the 13th Amendment was passed in 1865.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 29 Mar. 2026
Another 6,300 Oakland County residents will have more than $6 million in medical debt abolished thanks to the county's partnership with a national nonprofit and dedicated federal funds.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
However, last year the current presidential administration intentionally abolished this protection as a calculated tactic to advance their anti-immigrant agenda.
—Dr. Lauren Palladino, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abolished
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That portion of the bill addressing proprietary business information will automatically be repealed on July 1, 2033.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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This is why then-President Richard Nixon signed an order mandating a 55 mph national speed limit in 1974, something Congress repealed only in 1995.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Although the Borrelia burgdorferi infection is typically eradicated by quick treatment, some individuals have persistent symptoms, which are referred to as Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome, according to the CDC.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Measles, once eradicated, has grown to 1,300 cases since an outbreak last year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Within days, statues were removed and celebrations cancelled or renamed, including events tied to the federal César Chavez Day on March 31.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The ski area has canceled the Wolf Creek Challenge Series Super G Race on April 4.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Indians erased an early 3-0 deficit with 3 runs in the second and 4 in the fourth.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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An efficient Cabrera issued only one walk and quickly erased the lone hit — a Nolan Schanuel one-out single in the fourth — with a double play from the next hitter.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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First Baptist Dallas will break ground on its new sanctuary on Sunday, June 7, after a massive fire destroyed the church's 134-year-old sanctuary in the summer of 2024, the church announced on Sunday.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The diplomat also said that the IDF’s targeting of bridges along Lebanon’s Litani River has destroyed vital infrastructure connecting the south to the rest of the country.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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