abrogating

present participle of abrogate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrogating
Verb
  • At the same time, support for abolishing the Monarchy has risen from 3 percent to 15 percent during that time.
    Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Whereas opposition parties favored cutting or abolishing it, the ruling coalition of the LDP and Komeito—concerned that such a move would spook financial markets—instead offered one-time cash payments of roughly $140 per person to defray the cost of living.
    Mireya Solís, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Federal officials have said that repealing the rule would allow for more flexible management for local land managers and aid in preventing destructive wildfires.
    John Leos, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Its passage is a blow to leadership, which, in the past, has voted against repealing the AUMFs.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • There were rumors circulating that Bieber was under financial stress after canceling his last tour several years back.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Several in attendance Monday took the opportunity to address the crowd, arguing that canceling active missions wastes taxpayer dollars already spent and undermines relationships with international partners who have invested their own time and resources in such projects.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Abrogating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrogating. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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