1
as in repeals
to put an end to by formal action
the U.S. abolished slavery by constitutional amendment on December 6, 1865
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2
as in eradicates
to destroy all traces of
if only there were a way that we could abolish hatred and intolerance
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency cancels National Fire Training Academy classes.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025 -
SpaceX cancels a launch to bring astronauts home.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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Development not only disturbs or destroys the soil, but wipes out habitat.—
Carl R. Gold,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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First, allowing utilities to own generation destroys the competitive market.—
Mary Beth Tung,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2025
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This gives students a consecutive Monday and Tuesday off school, and avoids a day off in the middle of the week, Hillman said on Monday.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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Assuming the United States once again avoids going over the fiscal cliff, many challenges remain—driven by rising entitlement program costs and skyrocketing interest expenses—to put the country on a sustainable fiscal path.—
Doug Criscitello,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Abolishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abolishes. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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