as in canceling
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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 deleting
However, because agentic systems can execute actions independently, an error can become a severe operational failure, such as authorizing fraudulent transactions or deleting mission-critical databases.
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Barney Krishnan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
González recommends deleting it immediately, running a security scan, keeping an eye on your transactions, and reporting the incident to your local consumer protection office or the police.
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
When deleting this temp file, EncryptPro bypasses the Recycle Bin but doesn’t apply secure deletion, so it could theoretically be recovered with forensic software.
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Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
Following his arrest, Vance and his co-conspirators destroyed evidence by deleting phone messages and taking down the two websites, the plea agreement says.
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Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Unlike a text, there’s no drafting, deleting or do-over.
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Michelle Sobel,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Evelyne dos Santos Gonçalves, 29, a 25-year-old man and a 27-year-old man have also been accused of deleting digital content, the outlets reported, citing the Civil Police.
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Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
And even though Citi Bike’s age verification system has multiple components that could be used even without biometric screening and with quickly deleting any data collected, that didn’t matter.
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Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
Both were part of Richmond’s circle, and both were ready to debate an idea without deleting the debater.
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Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Barney Krishnan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
González recommends deleting it immediately, running a security scan, keeping an eye on your transactions, and reporting the incident to your local consumer protection office or the police.
—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
When deleting this temp file, EncryptPro bypasses the Recycle Bin but doesn’t apply secure deletion, so it could theoretically be recovered with forensic software.
—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
Following his arrest, Vance and his co-conspirators destroyed evidence by deleting phone messages and taking down the two websites, the plea agreement says.
—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Unlike a text, there’s no drafting, deleting or do-over.
—
Michelle Sobel,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Evelyne dos Santos Gonçalves, 29, a 25-year-old man and a 27-year-old man have also been accused of deleting digital content, the outlets reported, citing the Civil Police.
—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
And even though Citi Bike’s age verification system has multiple components that could be used even without biometric screening and with quickly deleting any data collected, that didn’t matter.
—
Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
Both were part of Richmond’s circle, and both were ready to debate an idea without deleting the debater.
—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deleting
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What to pack and how to prepare Kids’ ears are more sensitive than adults’, so bring kid-sized earplugs or noise-canceling headphones.
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In 2024, Joe Biden sailed to the Democratic presidential nomination after a primary process that was little more than a formality, with the Florida Democratic Party even cancelling its primary in March to anoint Biden.
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Maybe Destiny 2 needed to end at some point, but there’s a difference between that and announcing the next stage of the IP, and erasing it from existence and laying off the hundreds of talented team members still making great content right down to the last minute.
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Electronic dance music scholars have noted that countercultural scenes have shifted into a global industry, reshaping or erasing local meanings in favor of commercialization.
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Regular care prevents yellowing by removing oils and buildup that dull fabrics over time.
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Bart Jansen Trump called the court removing restrictions on political spending a victory for Republicans and free speech.
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Vance asserted that the 2020 election was rigged due to tech companies censoring information.
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Professors are censoring themselves in lectures and rewriting syllabuses.
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“Deleting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deleting. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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