NYT Dictionary

VACATING

/vˈeɪkeɪtɪŋ/

VerbVA-cat-ingva-cat-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of vacate

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

vacateresignrenounceempty abandonrevokeannul liftcountermandreverse

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

2025-07-27CATIGNV

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