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vacated

[vey-key-tid] / ˈveɪ keɪ tɪd /






ADJECTIVE
unloaded
Synonyms
STRONG
Antonyms


Example Sentences

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In 2021, a judge found him factually innocent altogether and vacated his conviction.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

“The weakness in payrolls combined with the extremely low jobless claims suggests that most sectors are not backfilling positions vacated by retirees,” he said.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

When Udogie did make darting central runs, a Tottenham midfielder would drop into the space he had vacated - filling in at full-back.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Six months later, he was once again one of the most powerful Republicans in the state when he took the Senate seat Wilson had just vacated to become governor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

By the end of the month this location has to be vacated.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez




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