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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
Brian Alexis Patron Lopez had argued that his conviction should be vacated because the juror who received the unsolicited text message had expressed concern that it might be related to the case and discussed those concerns with other jurors.
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Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Under applicable law, judges are only expected to vacate an arbitration award in narrow circumstances, such as when the award is procured by fraud or when the arbitrator exceeded their contractual authority.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The Kings announced their broadcast personnel Thursday and John Kelly, son of legendary Blues play-by-play man Dan Kelly and an awfully talented broadcaster in his own right, will assume the lead play-by-play role vacated by Nick Nickson’s retirement.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Thus, the issue is a stalemate that could continue until Newsom vacates his office 16 months hence.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
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Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Under applicable law, judges are only expected to vacate an arbitration award in narrow circumstances, such as when the award is procured by fraud or when the arbitrator exceeded their contractual authority.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The Kings announced their broadcast personnel Thursday and John Kelly, son of legendary Blues play-by-play man Dan Kelly and an awfully talented broadcaster in his own right, will assume the lead play-by-play role vacated by Nick Nickson’s retirement.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Thus, the issue is a stalemate that could continue until Newsom vacates his office 16 months hence.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacate
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Iranian authorities must immediately implement a moratorium on all executions and abolish the death penalty.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Department of Labor withdrew a plan to establish a minimum wage for workers with disabilities and abolished wage protections for the home-health aides who assist millions of seniors and disabled people.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
16 Sep. 2025
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Neighboring homes were evacuated during the search due to the explosives found.—
Riley Hoffman,
ABC News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Three weeks later, the 41-year-old was forced to evacuate her home with her newborn due to the devastating fires ravaging Los Angeles.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Mahtomedi High School officials canceled Friday night’s football game against Bloomington Kennedy, saying the Washington County Sheriff’s Office had advised them to do so due to ongoing law enforcement activity in the area.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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On social media, people have posted photos of them canceling their subscriptions to streaming services Disney Plus and Hulu in support of Kimmel.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Less than two days after a report of gunfire sent people running at Worlds of Fun Saturday night, emptying the amusement park on the first night of their Halloween Haunt event, police have determined the noises were caused by fireworks.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
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Different causes, same results — urinary flow is blocked, and the bladder cannot empty properly.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Initially, both the Treasury Department and key congressional leaders were determined to repeal the SALT deduction entirely.—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Federal officials have said that repealing the rule would allow for more flexible management for local land managers and aid in preventing destructive wildfires.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Martinez was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays last week as the team needed to clear a 40-man roster spot.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Volunteers will work with Clean Vibes crew members and fellow volunteers to clear the venue and vending areas of all event litter and debris.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
16 Sep. 2025
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The outcomes for detainees who have been housed at the facility have taken on new significance after an appeals court overturned that earlier ruling, allowing the facility to resume operations.—
Ben Wieder,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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Now 64, Hernandez had been serving his sentence until the recent appeals court decision overturning his conviction in July.—
Adeola Adeosun
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Republicans, who say school security and improving mental health services are the best way to avoid future tragedies, have firmly opposed any new gun control measures.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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Nabbing that last prize requires more hot talk, sharply pointed commentary and treading territory Carson usually avoided.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Vacate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacate. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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