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vacated

[vey-key-tid] / ˈveɪ keɪ tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
abandoned
Synonyms
STRONG
deserted discarded dissipated dropped dumped eliminated empty forgotten forsaken jilted left neglected rejected relinquished shunned sidelined
WEAK
alone cast aside cast away eighty-sixed given up godforsaken left in the cold left in the lurch outcast passed up pigeon-holed side-tracked unoccupied vacant
Antonyms
WEAK
adopted chaste cherished defended innocent maintained moral pure restrained supported virtuous
ADJECTIVE
empty
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bare barren blank deserted desolate devoid dry hollow unfilled uninhabited unoccupied vacant
STRONG
abandoned clear dead deflated depleted desert despoiled evacuated exhausted forsaken lacking void wanting waste
WEAK
destitute godforsaken hot-air stark unfurnished vacuous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aware busy filled full inhabited occupied overflowing populated
STRONG
animated cherished sufficient unused
WEAK
abundant complete copious effective entire fruitful productive replete sated satisfied
ADJECTIVE
lorn
Synonyms
WEAK
alone bereft cast aside cast away derelict deserted desolate discarded dissipated dropped dumped eighty-sixed eliminated empty forgotten forlorn forsaken given up godforsaken jilted left left in the cold left in the lurch neglected outcast passed up pigeon-holed rejected relinquished shunned side-tracked sidelined unoccupied vacant
ADJECTIVE
moved
Synonyms
STRONGEST
relocated removed
STRONG
departed emigrated left migrated transferred
WEAK
changed residences gone away
Antonyms
WEAK
remaining resident
ADJECTIVE
open
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accessible clear free susceptible wide
STRONG
agape bare cleared disclosed emptied expanded exposed extended gaping patent peeled removed rent revealed rolling stripped unbarred unblocked unbolted unburdened uncluttered uncovered unfolded unfurled unlocked unplugged unsealed yawning
WEAK
airy ajar dehiscent expansive extensive made passable naked navigable passable patulous ringent spacious spread-out unimpeded unobstructed unshut unstopped
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hindered limited restricted
STRONG
concealed
WEAK
ambiguous blocked certain closed deceitful deceptive decided definite dishonest fastened inaccessible locked lying obstructed shifty shut subjective sure unavailable unclear vague
ADJECTIVE
unloaded
Synonyms
STRONG
void
Antonyms
WEAK
loaded

Example Sentences

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On first pass, they vacated the 5th Circuit’s 9–6 ruling and told the lower court to reconsider its decision.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

He vacated his WBO title rather than face Fabio Wardley, while Agit Kabayel's name has been repeatedly mentioned by fans craving a live, unbeaten contender with momentum.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Kyndryl CFO David Wyshner and General Counsel Edward Sebold have vacated their positions, effective immediately, the company said.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

He vacated his office on the Warner Bros. studio lot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

When Comrade Pillai arrived, he was ushered into the seat that Baby Kochamma had only recently vacated.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.