as in to cancel
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
the judge revoked the jail sentence when the defendant promised to do community service instead
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Recent Examples of revoke
But remember, the Trump-Vance Administration pulled the U.S. out of the WHO effective in 2026, and has revoked a variety of investments in global and domestic health programs.
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Danielle Nierenberg, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The Trump administration revoked millions in grants from Harvard University, alleging the school’s administration is harboring students with antisemitic views for supporting Palestinians amid the war in Gaza.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 20 June 2025
Trump officials have cut more than $2.6 billion in research grants, ended federal contracts and threatened to revoke its tax-exempt status.
—Collin Binkley, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
In addition to immigration enforcement, the Trump administration has also revoked work visas for such regional acts as Los Alegres del Barranco, and stadium acts Julión Álvarez and Grupo Firme.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 June 2025
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Danielle Nierenberg, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The Trump administration revoked millions in grants from Harvard University, alleging the school’s administration is harboring students with antisemitic views for supporting Palestinians amid the war in Gaza.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 20 June 2025
Trump officials have cut more than $2.6 billion in research grants, ended federal contracts and threatened to revoke its tax-exempt status.
—Collin Binkley, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
In addition to immigration enforcement, the Trump administration has also revoked work visas for such regional acts as Los Alegres del Barranco, and stadium acts Julión Álvarez and Grupo Firme.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revoke
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Senate lawmakers from both parties clashed with Russell Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, on Wednesday over the Trump administration's proposal to cancel billions in federal spending on foreign aid, public broadcasting and global health programs.—
Sonam Sheth
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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After four seasons, HGTV has cancelled Married to Real Estate, the home renovation series hosted by Egypt Sherrod and her husband Mike Jackson.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
25 June 2025
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To add insult to injury, Pfizer abandoned its plan just a few years after the Kelo decision, just as its tax breaks were about to expire and after about $80 million of taxpayer money was spent, and the land remains a vacant lot all these years later.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
22 June 2025
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Another noted that the Post tried to become a national rival to The New York Times and failed — abandoning its identity as a regional and D.C. insider paper in the process.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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In March 2024, JetBlue and Spirit scrapped a $3.8 billion merger agreement after a U.S. judge blocked the deal on anti-competition concerns.—
David Shepardson,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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If developers are unable to secure alternative financing, many solar projects would likely be scrapped altogether.—
Chris Hopper,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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Critical grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts have been rescinded.—
Linda Johnson,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
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Their comments came after the Trump administration earlier this month rescinded guidance telling health care workers who provide abortions to save patients’ lives that they are protected under federal law.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
24 June 2025
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The Australian perennial chart-topper has been performing on her Tension tour to sell-out crowds in the UK, but has been forced to abort four imminent European dates after coming down with laryngitis – inflammation of the vocal chords and voice box.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
14 June 2025
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During the qualifying session at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Hadjar was informed Williams' Carlos Sainz was behind him but had aborted his lap.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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The Legislature previously swatted two attempts earlier this year to repeal that law and ban trans girls from sports.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Tuesday that promises to reopen Panhandle beaches to the public, repealing a 2018 state law that allowed beachfront property owners to close off miles of local shoreline to residents.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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“Revoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revoke. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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