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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
There was a noticeable 20-30% uptick in cancellations for Middle East routes from the travel agency’s Asian clients, with many quoting $450 non-refundable fare change fees on international trips being a top cancellation trigger.
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Sydney Goh, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Others experience frustration with cancellations.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
According to reporting by Bloomberg, about half of the data centers slated to open in the US in 2026 will either face delays or outright cancellations.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of delays and cancellations upended the airport in the two days following the collision, whose cause is still under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Extensive delays and cancellations through both hubs have taken a heavy economic toll.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Hotels are easier for cancellations and include amenities.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The rare 35-day break is due to the cancellations of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix over safety concerns stemming from conflicts in the Middle East.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
The moves have coincided with a wave of artist cancellations, declining ticket sales and layoffs that began this week.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Sydney Goh, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Others experience frustration with cancellations.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
According to reporting by Bloomberg, about half of the data centers slated to open in the US in 2026 will either face delays or outright cancellations.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of delays and cancellations upended the airport in the two days following the collision, whose cause is still under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Extensive delays and cancellations through both hubs have taken a heavy economic toll.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Hotels are easier for cancellations and include amenities.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The rare 35-day break is due to the cancellations of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix over safety concerns stemming from conflicts in the Middle East.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
The moves have coincided with a wave of artist cancellations, declining ticket sales and layoffs that began this week.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cancellations
Noun
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The approaching Easter holiday often means an increase in the purchase and gifting of live rabbits, and a resulting spike in abandonments.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In agreeing to hear the pair of cases, the justices did not disturb the lower court rulings that blocked the repeals for now.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 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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The plaintiffs are asking that a federal judge declare the rescissions unlawful and undo them.—
Joseph Choi,
The Hill,
12 Feb. 2026
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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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Several of the charges also carry possible $750 civil penalties and hunting license revocations of one to three years.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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Where the science calls for stronger protections or tolerance revocations, EPA will act without hesitation and without delay.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Cancellations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancellations. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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