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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

abstains

/æbstɛɪnz/ verb · British & US
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What does abstains mean?

verb

To refrain from doing something, especially from voting or participating in an activity. To abstain from something means to deliberately choose not to do it.

Example

"The politician abstained from voting on the bill due to a conflict of interest."

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