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as in canceling
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
the library refused to rescind its decision to include the controversial book in its collection
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as in repealing
to put an end to by formal action
the new mayor vowed not to seek to rescind existing laws prohibiting smoking in the city's public places
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Recent Examples of rescinding
Others called it a performative move that contrasts with the EPA’s recent regulatory actions, including a rollback of mercury emissions standards, rescinding drinking water limits for certain PFAS and delaying Biden-era restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions.
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Erika Edwards, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors didn't give a reason for rescinding their notice to seek the death penalty, but in a statement on Thursday, a spokesperson for the district attorney's office broadly explained how the process works.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
With concerns about staffing shortages and fatigue, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) directed airports to cut some flights over a 10-day stretch, before rescinding the order after the shutdown ended.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
Pollen, March Madness and the NBA rescinding Luka Doncic’s 16th technical, thus avoiding a one-game suspension.
—Kevin Sherrington
mar. 23, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Arias added that any agreement would need to include rescinding about 700 job cuts that are expected to fall heavily on his members.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The grand jury called for specifics including rescinding the hikes, creating an independent compensation review panel and creating a better process for future hikes.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
But after a law firm and two legal advocacy groups, the Asian Law Caucus and the Sikh Coalition, sued on behalf of truckers, saying that the state didn’t follow the proper process for rescinding their licenses, the state extended the expiration dates to March 6.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
On Thursday, a federal judge temporarily blocked the feds from rescinding those dollars.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Erika Edwards, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors didn't give a reason for rescinding their notice to seek the death penalty, but in a statement on Thursday, a spokesperson for the district attorney's office broadly explained how the process works.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
With concerns about staffing shortages and fatigue, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) directed airports to cut some flights over a 10-day stretch, before rescinding the order after the shutdown ended.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
Pollen, March Madness and the NBA rescinding Luka Doncic’s 16th technical, thus avoiding a one-game suspension.
—Kevin Sherrington
mar. 23, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Arias added that any agreement would need to include rescinding about 700 job cuts that are expected to fall heavily on his members.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The grand jury called for specifics including rescinding the hikes, creating an independent compensation review panel and creating a better process for future hikes.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
But after a law firm and two legal advocacy groups, the Asian Law Caucus and the Sikh Coalition, sued on behalf of truckers, saying that the state didn’t follow the proper process for rescinding their licenses, the state extended the expiration dates to March 6.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
On Thursday, a federal judge temporarily blocked the feds from rescinding those dollars.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescinding
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Indigo is one of a handful of airlines that are rerouting and canceling flights to avoid Pakistan’s airspace.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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Soundcore Earbuds Deal The Soundcore P31i earbuds pack flagship technology into a pocket-sized design, featuring adaptive noise cancelling that can silence up to 52dB of external roar.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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In a statement, the Stop Aurora Pit Bull Ban Team, a group that advocated for repealing the city's breed-specific ban, urged caution in drawing conclusions about the incident.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The president has gone so far as repealing a longtime scientific finding that climate change endangers public health and the environment.—
Matthew Daly,
San Antonio Express-News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Californians are abandoning the Golden State, chiefly because of high housing costs and finding better luck at becoming homeowners elsewhere, a new study found.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Safari shut down in 1978 after passengers kept abandoning their Jeeps mid-trip.—
Abbey Briscoe,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The clock ran out on a bill aimed at moving Georgia to a new time zone, ending supporters’ hopes of abolishing the chore of changing the clocks twice per year.—
Caleb Groves,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The National Women’s Soccer League announced a new CBA in the summer of 2024 that included giving players agency on where they are traded and abolishing expansion and collegiate drafts.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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The British government responded in February by revoking the accreditation of a Russian diplomat.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The administration has also put a restriction on the number of foreign nationals who can enter the country by revoking or denying tourist visas, as well as increasing immigration fees.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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By taking on the condition of a servant, the Son reveals the Father’s glory, overturning the worldly standards that so often distort our conscience.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The tornadoes ranged in intensity from EF-0 to EF-3, damaging or destroying numerous homes and businesses, overturning vehicles and causing widespread power outages.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Instead of scrapping management, 3G made a more interesting bet.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Instead of scrapping the parts, the executive had allegedly organized the sale of them through a company in which his wife was involved, reportedly making a significant profit.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
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Just before Sunday’s collision, controllers were dealing with another plane that had declared an emergency after aborting a takeoff and smelling an odor on the plane.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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Her behavior led to the pilots aborting takeoff.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Rescinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescinding. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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