as in canceling
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it
the teacher deleted the last line of the student's essay, wisely sensing that it lessened the impact
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Recent Examples of deleting
Robinson, 86, has separate claims pending against the accusers for allegedly deleting evidence and stealing personal property.
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Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Because moderation is very specific to the style, scope, and size of the host of the debate, models of moderation can involve professional moderators (who may even intervene or respond to comments, instead of only deleting) or volunteer moderators.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
There’s risk in remembering, deleting sentiment and hope and finding an inclusive truth that is bigger than specific lives and includes us all.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
On many systems, deleting them merely removes their addresses from a registry, freeing the space to be overwritten.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Residents began self-censoring in private chats and deleting posts out of fear of reprisal.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
After learning of the criminal investigation in 2022, King attempted to obstruct justice by deleting online records, prosecutors alleged in court documents.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
When left alone in the interrogation room, a camera captured Marsha Allen deleting texts from her cell phone.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors say messages between the two show discussions about deleting chats, securing contracts and moving money.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Because moderation is very specific to the style, scope, and size of the host of the debate, models of moderation can involve professional moderators (who may even intervene or respond to comments, instead of only deleting) or volunteer moderators.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
There’s risk in remembering, deleting sentiment and hope and finding an inclusive truth that is bigger than specific lives and includes us all.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
On many systems, deleting them merely removes their addresses from a registry, freeing the space to be overwritten.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Residents began self-censoring in private chats and deleting posts out of fear of reprisal.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
After learning of the criminal investigation in 2022, King attempted to obstruct justice by deleting online records, prosecutors alleged in court documents.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
When left alone in the interrogation room, a camera captured Marsha Allen deleting texts from her cell phone.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors say messages between the two show discussions about deleting chats, securing contracts and moving money.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deleting
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Three more school districts are canceling classes Friday due to a high number of teachers who plan to participate in a march for higher school funding in Raleigh.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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Last July, Colbert announced that CBS was canceling his show as of May 2026.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Many Christian nationalists believe in erasing the boundaries between church and state, Andrew Whitehead, a professor of sociology at Indiana University Indianapolis, previously told USA TODAY.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The first is a stretch of the second quarter, when the Wolves were erasing a 19-point deficit.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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This would be achieved by making the flying experience less like an airplane and more like an automobile, including replacing mechanical control linkages with fly-by-wire systems, even removing the traditional rudder pedals.—
David Szondy
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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Experts recommend removing outdated tags before each trip and using airline apps or tracking devices for better visibility.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Residents began self-censoring in private chats and deleting posts out of fear of reprisal.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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Meta executives emphasized at trial that the company continuously improves safety and addresses compulsive social media use without infringing on free speech or censoring users.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Deleting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deleting. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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