1
as in abolishing
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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2
as in emptying
to remove the contents of
vacated the house
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as in vacation
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Recent Examples of vacating
Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025
As United’s right wing-back plays the ball inside to Fernandes, Mazraoui drops, drawing Josh Laurent upfield and further vacating the space for Amad to attack.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
The decision is a direct result of the recent, unexpected vacating of the Women's World Title.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025
As United’s right wing-back plays the ball inside to Fernandes, Mazraoui drops, drawing Josh Laurent upfield and further vacating the space for Amad to attack.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacating
Verb
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But in August, Putin signed a decree abolishing two presidential departments Kozak supervised, likely in preparation for his departure, the ISW said.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Whereas opposition parties favored cutting or abolishing it, the ruling coalition of the LDP and Komeito—concerned that such a move would spook financial markets—instead offered one-time cash payments of roughly $140 per person to defray the cost of living.—
Mireya Solís,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trouble emptying the bladder completely.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
18 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
Noun
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Getty Images Many travelers cherish memorable walks and hikes on their vacations.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Chelsea was a young woman on vacation with her boyfriend, Rick Hatchett (Walton Goggins).—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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About 700 people live on the 12 Tokara islands, and some of the residents have been evacuating voluntarily to the mainland.—
Hollie Silverman
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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But there is no apparent mechanism to prevent those Hamas members from joining the throngs of Palestinians evacuating south.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But in 1917, under the strain of wartime defense spending, lawmakers narrowed it by repealing the deduction for federal taxes.—
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
Verb
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Slater’s first blast of the evening was a true wall-scraper in the top of the third, barely clearing the center-field fence to give the Giants an early 1-0 lead.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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After clearing the House, the GOP spending bill failed in the Senate by a vote of 44 to 48.—
Claudia Grisales,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There were rumors circulating that Bieber was under financial stress after canceling his last tour several years back.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Several in attendance Monday took the opportunity to address the crowd, arguing that canceling active missions wastes taxpayer dollars already spent and undermines relationships with international partners who have invested their own time and resources in such projects.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Always dry the surface with a cloth after cleaning.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Sep. 2025
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Mangione has been working as an orderly in the prison, responsible for cleaning showers and common areas.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Vacating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacating. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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