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as in repealing
to put an end to by formal action
the U.S. abolished slavery by constitutional amendment on December 6, 1865
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as in eradicating
to destroy all traces of
if only there were a way that we could abolish hatred and intolerance
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Recent Examples of abolishing
DeSantis has repeatedly spoken in support of abolishing state property taxes entirely, an option that is still being considered by lawmakers—though a recent survey showed that a majority of Floridians do not back such drastic action.
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Both Biss and Abughazaleh support abolishing ICE, and the winner of their primary will be heavily favored to hold a seat whose voters backed Kamala Harris by 37 points last year.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2025
That could lead to more push back from the public, guilds, unions and other entities that might aggressively fight against the idea of abolishing the station cap.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
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
Where it’s offered In 2023, Illinois became the first state to eliminate cash bail when the state Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the law abolishing it.
—Melissa Goldin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
But abolishing a property tax would fully freeze younger and lower-income folks out of the housing market because, in part, higher property taxes often lead to lower home prices, which reduces the down payment required for a homebuyer seeking a mortgage.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Citing his leadership, Senate Republicans in 2023 proposed abolishing the institute and divvying up its functions.
—ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2025
Trump and members of his administration have also repeatedly suggested abolishing the agency — though the president did pave the way for FEMA to assist in relief from the Texas floods in July.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Both Biss and Abughazaleh support abolishing ICE, and the winner of their primary will be heavily favored to hold a seat whose voters backed Kamala Harris by 37 points last year.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2025
That could lead to more push back from the public, guilds, unions and other entities that might aggressively fight against the idea of abolishing the station cap.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
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
Where it’s offered In 2023, Illinois became the first state to eliminate cash bail when the state Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the law abolishing it.
—Melissa Goldin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
But abolishing a property tax would fully freeze younger and lower-income folks out of the housing market because, in part, higher property taxes often lead to lower home prices, which reduces the down payment required for a homebuyer seeking a mortgage.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Citing his leadership, Senate Republicans in 2023 proposed abolishing the institute and divvying up its functions.
—ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2025
Trump and members of his administration have also repeatedly suggested abolishing the agency — though the president did pave the way for FEMA to assist in relief from the Texas floods in July.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abolishing
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But this summer, via special election, voters overwhelmingly supported repealing the review board and limited the city’s ability to outsource library services.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Proponents of repealing the Gulf and Iraq War authorizations for the use of military force from 1991 and 2002, respectively, may finally have a victory on their hands.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Sixth-generation Texas rancher James Clement III told CNBC the key to eradicating the screwworm threat is years out.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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Texas only gained 179 yards for the game, eradicating the good offensive vibes from the previous week.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Private equity firms are showing a great interest in buying into the NFL — the biggest and most profitable sports league in the world — and are boosting values by setting a floor on valuations and erasing concerns other limited partners may have had over liquidity, CNBC reported.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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However, back in September, YB’s manager called out Chicago’s United Center for canceling their MASA stop.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
22 Oct. 2025
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That's especially true if an airline reduces service by downgrading you or canceling your flight, but is required to pay you under the law.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … HISTORY HYPOCRITES – Hawley turns tables on reporter when asked if White House renovation is destroying history.—
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FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Saving Denji’s life, Pochita and the young man make a deal to fuse, imbuing him with the ability to turn parts of his body into Devil-destroying chainsaws.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Abolishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abolishing. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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