as in cancels
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it
the teacher deleted the last line of the student's essay, wisely sensing that it lessened the impact
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Recent Examples of deletes
The president posts, and 12 hours later, deletes an overtly racist video of Barack and Michelle Obama.
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ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
The new draft deletes controversial elements of a 2025 version of the standards that the Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down over violations of state open meeting laws.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 5 Feb. 2026
Roblox deletes the photos and videos after the processing.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026
Comedy deletes your stakes, and the stakes have to feel high for this whole thing to work.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Dec. 2025
View gallery - 11 images A sharp, new twist on the classic moka pot, the Turbo Moka packs a unique design that deletes the line between function and flair.
—New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2025
Later, the girl on the screen deletes her video and reposts a better version of it.
—Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
Shane writes and deletes one longing text message about kissing.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
Since attacks like SessionReaper can expose your personal data to criminal marketplaces, consider using a reputable data removal service that continuously scans and deletes your private information, such as your address, phone number and email, from data broker sites.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
The new draft deletes controversial elements of a 2025 version of the standards that the Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down over violations of state open meeting laws.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 5 Feb. 2026
Roblox deletes the photos and videos after the processing.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026
Comedy deletes your stakes, and the stakes have to feel high for this whole thing to work.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Dec. 2025
View gallery - 11 images A sharp, new twist on the classic moka pot, the Turbo Moka packs a unique design that deletes the line between function and flair.
—New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2025
Later, the girl on the screen deletes her video and reposts a better version of it.
—Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
Shane writes and deletes one longing text message about kissing.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
Since attacks like SessionReaper can expose your personal data to criminal marketplaces, consider using a reputable data removal service that continuously scans and deletes your private information, such as your address, phone number and email, from data broker sites.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deletes
Verb
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Continue reading … PULLING THE PLUG – Amazon cancels 'Melania' movie screening at cinema after sign backfires.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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But Fombonne argues this is legally incorrect because the bill cancels future appropriations and future grants, but does not cancel grants that have already been awarded.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Food and drink The casual, open-plan kitchen erases the divide between Sussurro’s chefs and guests, inviting collaboration and conversation sparked by the display of fresh produce harvested straight from the on-site garden or sourced from organic farmers’ markets.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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The second annual Jambaloo erases that notion.—
Thor Christensen,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Taking ownership removes friction and increases follow-through.—
Brian Page,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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The bill also removes administrative requirements like licensing, inspection, additional insurance thresholds, professional management mandates and conditional-use permits.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Deletes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deletes. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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