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also cancelations
1
as in abandonments
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 abolitions
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 cancellations
Travelers with airline reservations may be nervously recalling a 43-day government shutdown that led to historic flight cancellations and long delays last year.
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ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Delays and cancellations in plane travel were also caused by air traffic control issues, which won't happen this time around since the shutdown won't pertain to the Transportation Department.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
In Oklahoma, Pastor Hau Suan Khai started hearing about cancellations from Christian refugees who, like him, had come to the US fleeing persecution in Myanmar.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
Back-to-back cancellations of talk show staples like The Kelly Clarkson Show and Sherri have heightened fears that video podcasts are coming for traditional TV.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
The cancellations went even further when officials in Anderson said the city would no longer host the festival, according to NBC affiliate WYFF.
—Daily News Staff, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
The annual event was canceled only one time — in 2021 when a deep freeze forced numerous cancellations citywide.
—Melissa Renteria, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Feb. 2026
So far, the cancellations haven't made much of a difference in his daily routine.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 7 Feb. 2026
The spokesperson also said the company has amended its policies to deter host cancellations, decreasing such instances by 30 percent year over year since July 2023.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Delays and cancellations in plane travel were also caused by air traffic control issues, which won't happen this time around since the shutdown won't pertain to the Transportation Department.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
In Oklahoma, Pastor Hau Suan Khai started hearing about cancellations from Christian refugees who, like him, had come to the US fleeing persecution in Myanmar.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
Back-to-back cancellations of talk show staples like The Kelly Clarkson Show and Sherri have heightened fears that video podcasts are coming for traditional TV.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
The cancellations went even further when officials in Anderson said the city would no longer host the festival, according to NBC affiliate WYFF.
—Daily News Staff, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
The annual event was canceled only one time — in 2021 when a deep freeze forced numerous cancellations citywide.
—Melissa Renteria, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Feb. 2026
So far, the cancellations haven't made much of a difference in his daily routine.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 7 Feb. 2026
The spokesperson also said the company has amended its policies to deter host cancellations, decreasing such instances by 30 percent year over year since July 2023.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cancellations
Noun
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Mandate repeals may set off an avalanche of other consequences.—
Allison Ong,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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Boise’s ordinance repeals that section, making those streets subject to a default speed limit of 20 miles per hour.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Over the past year, federal rescissions removed the funding structure that kept many local public media stations above that threshold.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The health care industry has seen research cuts as a result of federal funding rescissions last year while the tech industry has been embroiled in conflict over H-1B workers with the administration.—
Surina Venkat,
The Hill,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The revocations punished not just actions but also speeches, articles, and Facebook musings.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Such revocations have increased over the last two years, with about 41% of parolees returning to prison for a rule violation or for committing a new crime in October 2025, compared to about 31% in October 2023.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
24 Dec. 2025
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“Cancellations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancellations. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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