as in cancelled
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of deleted
And when deleted, that data is gone forever.
—
Josh Orrison, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Adding fuel to the fire, Diesel Bookstore’s Instagram account posted, deleted and reposted an apology.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2024
Prosecutors say Adams kept fake paper trails and deleted messages to hide his misconduct.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2024
Josh Orrison, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Adding fuel to the fire, Diesel Bookstore’s Instagram account posted, deleted and reposted an apology.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2024
Prosecutors say Adams kept fake paper trails and deleted messages to hide his misconduct.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deleted
Verb
-
Smotrich canceled his trip to France to speak at the gala, citing security concerns, but at least two demonstrations went ahead, drawing hundreds of protesters.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
-
After nearly two decades of enchanting holiday shoppers with its elaborate light displays, Saks Fifth Avenue suddenly canceled this year’s installation, an about-face from statements made less than a month ago.Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
From artisan studios to breweries and other small businesses in the district, the waters erased a huge chunk of the city’s cultural identity.Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
-
The greys had all been erased from his beard.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
Climate & Environment The Klamath River’s dams are being removed.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
-
David played dead as the attackers removed his watch, lying on the ground in silence until they were gone.Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near deleted
Cite this Entry
“Deleted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deleted. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share