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as in to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
the contract was vacated by the court on the grounds that the signer was underage
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Recent Examples of vacate
Ultimately, the appeals court affirmed the district court’s grant of a preliminary injunction to Hecox, but vacated the injunction applied to the rest of the state.
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Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
30 June 2026
The Arkansas program is being implemented under the same regulations as the programs that were vacated.
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Travis Loller,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
It’s been hard, of course, because he was stripped of his titles and ordered to vacate his home at Royal Lodge.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
29 June 2026
The Arkansas program is being implemented under the same regulations as the programs that were vacated.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
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Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
30 June 2026
The Arkansas program is being implemented under the same regulations as the programs that were vacated.
—
Travis Loller,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
It’s been hard, of course, because he was stripped of his titles and ordered to vacate his home at Royal Lodge.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
29 June 2026
The Arkansas program is being implemented under the same regulations as the programs that were vacated.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacate
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The other reconstruction amendments abolished slavery and expanded voting rights.
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Trump and his supporters have repeatedly pushed Senate leaders to abolish the filibuster to pass the election bill, but there's also insufficient support to drastically change the chamber's procedures.
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The air was already clearing by the time the stadium was evacuated.
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The Secret Service said earlier this evening that all attendees who evacuated the venue due to orders to shelter from approaching severe storms would have to go through security screenings again.
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As aides at the Capitol were actively building a stage for the celebratory event, meant to communicate a big cost-of-living win to voters, the president abruptly canceled it.
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The city council voting against a recommendation by its fire marshal to cancel the display.
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The Aspiron Canister Vacuum is designed with a powerful brushless motor, three-stage filtration system, and large dust cup that keeps shoppers from having to constantly empty it.
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As large amounts of sodium, fat, and calories enter the bloodstream, gastric emptying may take significantly longer than a typical meal.
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The board voted unanimously to repeal the basement requirement.
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Voters rejected an attempt to repeal the gas tax in 2018, according to the governor’s office.
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The gateway earns its place where an integration is shared, permissioned, observable or reused across many agents, and buyers should be honest about how much of their tool access clears that bar.
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During first-half stoppage time, Mexicos’ César Montes received the ball inside the six-yard box, but Bellingham cleared what looked like a certain goal.
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Tuesday’s ruling means the regulations cannot take effect unless the decision is overturned on appeal.
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Cleveland manager Terry Francona challenged the original safe call at second and got the play overturned after a replay delay that lasted 1 minute, 29 seconds.
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Other methods to reduce the harm from sweltering temperatures include more breaks and flexible shifts so workers can avoid the midday sun, according to the WHO.
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While the morning may feel personal — especially if someone questions your judgment, appearance or direction — avoid treating their feedback (or silence) as rejection.
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“Vacate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacate. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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