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also cancelation
1
as in abandonment
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
bad weather forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights
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2
as in abolition
the doing away with something by formal action
a blanket cancellation of all military leave for the duration of the crisis
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Recent Examples of cancellation
The mass cancellation of grants in response to political policy shifts has no precedent, former and current NIH officials told ProPublica.
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ProPublica, 12 June 2025
An assessment by Ars concluded the NASA-led operating missions slated for cancellation cost the agency less than $300 million per year, or between 1 and 2 percent of NASA's annual budget.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
Hilary Duff, who starred as the titular character both in the show’s two-season run from 2001 to 2004 and the 2003 theatrical film, has previously opened up the future of the franchise after the revival's cancellation.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 10 June 2025
Newark Airport’s third runway reopened ahead of schedule Monday, increasing the capacity of the beleaguered transit hub amid staffing and technical concerns that have led to widespread cancellations and delays over the past several weeks.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 2 June 2025
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ProPublica, 12 June 2025
An assessment by Ars concluded the NASA-led operating missions slated for cancellation cost the agency less than $300 million per year, or between 1 and 2 percent of NASA's annual budget.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
Hilary Duff, who starred as the titular character both in the show’s two-season run from 2001 to 2004 and the 2003 theatrical film, has previously opened up the future of the franchise after the revival's cancellation.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 10 June 2025
Newark Airport’s third runway reopened ahead of schedule Monday, increasing the capacity of the beleaguered transit hub amid staffing and technical concerns that have led to widespread cancellations and delays over the past several weeks.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cancellation
Noun
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Volunteers advocate for children who have been removed from their home from either abuse, abandonment or neglect.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2025
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Moreover, reengaging with Iran does not require the abandonment of normalization efforts with Israel.—
Vali Nasr,
Foreign Affairs,
10 June 2025
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The name originates from a sugar estate that once produced rum and sugar before the abolition of slavery and continues to support the distillery with Jamaican molasses to this day.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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But the mixed-race American actually has served an important role throughout the struggles for abolition, civil rights and political equality.—
Rebecca R. Bibbs,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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The rules for revoking the election can get tricky, as revocation may require IRS consent in certain cases.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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What To Know Officials said the scammers threatened their victims with a license suspension, registration revocation, or further legal action.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Roth IRAs, on the other hand, are funded with after-tax dollars and offer no immediate tax break, but qualified withdrawals in retirement are completely tax-free.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The agency then sought public input to determine if the mineral withdrawal should move forward.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
12 June 2025
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White House Budget Director Russ Vought said additional rescission packages and spending cuts could follow if the current effort is successful.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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White House budget director Russ Vought said more rescission packages and other efforts to cut spending could follow if the current effort succeeds.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
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Still one of the top players in the game, however, his numbers at the plate have declined since his return from an 80-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs in 2022.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Maybe the three-month suspension Sinner served over a doping dispute this year had left him fresh for this French Open.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
8 June 2025
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Additionally, the spokesperson said other funders, like the Gates Foundation, cap indirect costs at 15% and that each case of termination is being reviewed.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
9 June 2025
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Review your employment contract thoroughly, including the probationary period, termination and notice provisions, confidentiality clauses, and non-compete agreements, if applicable.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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This recall is most relevant for people who monitor their sugar intake, such as those with diabetes, as a 12-oz. can of regular Dr Pepper contains 39 grams of sugar.4 Product Details Product Name: Dr Pepper Zero Sugar Can Size: 12-oz.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
6 June 2025
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The recall applies to Disney Little Mermaid Gel2Gem Sparkling Crystal Jewelry kits, which are stocked in Kroger subsidiaries Fred Meyer and Smith's stores.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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“Cancellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancellation. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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