as in abnegation
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Recent Examples of abstention
The measure passed by a vote of 170-1, with one abstention.
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Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
The Gary Plan Commission did not approve the zoning request, with three abstentions, two ‘yes’ votes and one ‘no’ vote.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
The movement recognizes that complete abstention might not be feasible for everyone.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
The vote was 204 in favor and 85 against, with three abstentions and eight votes ruled invalid.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
The Gary Plan Commission did not approve the zoning request, with three abstentions, two ‘yes’ votes and one ‘no’ vote.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
The movement recognizes that complete abstention might not be feasible for everyone.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
The vote was 204 in favor and 85 against, with three abstentions and eight votes ruled invalid.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abstention
Noun
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The feats, the ecstasies, the prostrations and abnegations.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2025
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The explicit and quasi-religious abnegation of the right to violent self-defense put the national committee at odds with one of its key allies during the Saturday march: Black Lives Matter.—
Samantha Eyler,
Foreign Affairs,
31 Jan. 2017
Noun
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Setup ease is on the menu too, thanks to autofocus and auto keystone correction, as well as resize for obstacle avoidance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 June 2025
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And the company’s thoughtful approach to Gen Alpha consumers — focusing on education and age-appropriate products rather than avoidance — is a measured response to this demographic reality.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Oldman’s face, set in brooding concentration, evokes a pained, vaguely incredulous mortification, which builds to a bitter, almost paralyzing ruefulness.—
Houman Barekat,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Hong again employs the long table-time takes that have witnessed the mortification of so many drunken characters, this time skewering Donghwa.—
Nicolas Rapold,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Role models for digital moderation, much less asceticism, are in short supply.—
Jack Butler,
National Review,
11 May 2025
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Departments & Columns The Week The Week NR Editors Tariffs will either inaugurate a new era of asceticism or opulence.—
Daniel Foster,
National Review,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The chain has entered a forbearance deal that extends through June 30.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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Additionally, the limit on discretionary forbearances would drop to nine months over a 24-month period, from the current 12-month limit and three-year cumulative maximum. 4.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
2 June 2025
Noun
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But the biblical term for self-denial – inui – has another meaning.—
Rabbi Avi Weiss,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Oct. 2024
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The Ford Focus Electric, with its appealing, Euro-hatchback lines, lacks the frumpy feel of self-denial often associated with electric cars.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Mar. 2012
Noun
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If there’s another deficit, as seems likely, candidates who spent the past year preaching frugality will fare better than those pushing profligacy.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
31 May 2025
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As many early retirees know, a little frugality can shave years off the timeline.—
Joseph Drups,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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God intervened at the moment of sacrifice and sent a ram to be sacrificed instead.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Readers of my deals stories will know that the sacrifice for these freebies is historically poor trade-in valuations compared to U.S. pricing.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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“Abstention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abstention. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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