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also cancelation
1
as in repeal
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 takeover led to a swath of cancellations by artists, and just this week, a vote by the board to close the Kennedy Center for two years to undergo a massive remodeling.
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Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
These sweeping cancellations extended to NEH funding.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The cancellations and new rules have brought uncertainty for thousands of drivers who now find themselves without work and no reprieve from the courts, which will determine whether to put a stay on the new rules.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
On Monday, eight ministers from Parti Keadilan Rakyat, a leading member of Malaysia’s ruling Pakatan Harapan coalition, wrote a joint statement seeking clarity about whether Kuala Lumpur has informed Washington about the agreement’s cancellation.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
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Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
These sweeping cancellations extended to NEH funding.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The cancellations and new rules have brought uncertainty for thousands of drivers who now find themselves without work and no reprieve from the courts, which will determine whether to put a stay on the new rules.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
On Monday, eight ministers from Parti Keadilan Rakyat, a leading member of Malaysia’s ruling Pakatan Harapan coalition, wrote a joint statement seeking clarity about whether Kuala Lumpur has informed Washington about the agreement’s cancellation.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cancellation
Noun
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This repeal moves us in the opposite direction from what the public wants.—
Fran Silverman,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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The trash and parking fee repeals might be uniquely attractive to a broad swath of San Diegans in a way that may not translate to competitive bidding changes or even pension reform.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Jair Bolsonaro was also convicted on charges that include leading an armed criminal organization and attempting the violent abolition of the democratic rule of law.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Bolsonaro was also convicted on charges that include leading an armed criminal organization and attempting the violent abolition of the democratic rule of law.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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They were offered a path to a green card reserved for young immigrants who experienced abuse or abandonment in their countries of origin.—
Daniella Silva,
NBC news,
17 Mar. 2026
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In response to the controversy, Grammarly committed to reimagining the feature to provide experts with genuine control over their representation, suggesting the company was willing to address the underlying concerns through product modification rather than wholesale abandonment of the concept.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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The department has also underscored that businesses selling unlawful products face fines, license suspension or revocation, and potential criminal penalties.—
David Kroll,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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Constitutional experts say revocation is nearly impossible; no broadcast licenses are up for renewal until 2028, and the process takes multiple years with steep legal burdens.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Republican Congress did approve a handful of rescission bills in 2025, clawing back funds from various agencies, but the votes were controversial and tight.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Some environmental scientists disagree, telling ABC News that the rescission is concerning and could have major implications for health.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Cancellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancellation. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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