as in cancellation
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
threatened the revocation of his son's driving privileges
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Recent Examples of revocation
According to reporting from The Associated Press, the department will begin revocations on Friday, May 8, and be focused on those who owe $100,000 or more.
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The department told the Associated Press on Thursday that the revocations would begin Friday and be focused on those who owe $100,000 or more.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The breadth of recent enforcement actions and license revocations makes clear that this is a serious, ongoing problem that demands immediate and sustained action.
—Tom Koutsoumpas, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Greenhaven also was on the verge of losing its license, according to a revocation notice filed in November 2018 by the California Department of Social Services.
—Jordan Rau, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The department told the Associated Press on Thursday that the revocations would begin Friday and be focused on those who owe $100,000 or more.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The breadth of recent enforcement actions and license revocations makes clear that this is a serious, ongoing problem that demands immediate and sustained action.
—Tom Koutsoumpas, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Greenhaven also was on the verge of losing its license, according to a revocation notice filed in November 2018 by the California Department of Social Services.
—Jordan Rau, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revocation
Noun
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This plan also offers features of a standard travel insurance policy like trip cancellation, trip delay and baggage coverage.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Following the news of the cancellation, Colbert revealed his next big project in March.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Noun
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That’s what makes Councilman Ryan Dorsey’s push to repeal term limits so troubling.—
Jovani Patterson,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2026
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Maviglio described the ballot measure as a simple repeal of Proposition 14, and said he was inspired by the governor’s race.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Despite a mentality forged by military service, her abuelo is kind and affectionate, while her straight-shooting abuela gives her the explanation she’s long been denied for her mother’s abandonment, without sugar-coating it.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Expressed through a bold, imaginative aesthetic, the film invites adult audiences to connect with themes of abandonment, control and self-discovery.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Noun
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In Village People’s gay-empowerment lexicon this means joining a gay community, for true abolition from the slavery of societal/self-loathing cannot be achieved on one’s own.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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Today, more than 150 years after the abolition of slavery in the United States, the history and memorialization of both America’s founding and the freedom movement illustrate Philadelphia’s major role in the success of the Underground Railroad.—
Jeremy Mennis,
The Conversation,
1 May 2026
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“Revocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revocation. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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