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as in canceled
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
the company called the furniture store to repeal the order for six new desks
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as in abolished
to put an end to by formal action
in 1933, Congress passed the 21st Amendment which repealed the Prohibition Amendment of 1919, thus making the sale, distribution, and use of alcohol legal once again
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as in renounced
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)
if I find that you have been lying about this, I'll instantly repeal every promise I made to you
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Recent Examples of repealed
In New Zealand, a ban was adopted in 2022 but repealed in 2024.
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Marie Helweg-Larsen, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
The policy proved both unpopular and ineffective and was repealed in 2023.
—Rachel Canter, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
The study found no effect on the rate of suicides, but showed higher rates of homicides and gun homicides in places where Sunday bans on alcohol sales has been repealed.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
In my opinion, the 18th Amendment should be repealed so Congress doesn’t get paid during a shutdown.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
That portion of the bill addressing proprietary business information will automatically be repealed on July 1, 2033.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Mar. 2026
This is why then-President Richard Nixon signed an order mandating a 55 mph national speed limit in 1974, something Congress repealed only in 1995.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
This was made possible in February 2025 when the Department of Education repealed a policy enacted by the previous administration that said the revenue must be distributed equally among the student-athletes.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Two years later the last piece of state legislation that allowed for the forcible removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children was repealed.
—Roland Martin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Marie Helweg-Larsen, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
The policy proved both unpopular and ineffective and was repealed in 2023.
—Rachel Canter, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
The study found no effect on the rate of suicides, but showed higher rates of homicides and gun homicides in places where Sunday bans on alcohol sales has been repealed.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
In my opinion, the 18th Amendment should be repealed so Congress doesn’t get paid during a shutdown.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
That portion of the bill addressing proprietary business information will automatically be repealed on July 1, 2033.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Mar. 2026
This is why then-President Richard Nixon signed an order mandating a 55 mph national speed limit in 1974, something Congress repealed only in 1995.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
This was made possible in February 2025 when the Department of Education repealed a policy enacted by the previous administration that said the revenue must be distributed equally among the student-athletes.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Two years later the last piece of state legislation that allowed for the forcible removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children was repealed.
—Roland Martin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repealed
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The school district canceled classes, child care, community education and after-school activities because several school technology systems are down, the district announced Sunday.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Wireless Festival in London may have been canceled, but the artist still has dates listed across Europe this summer, including Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and France.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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Hangings were frequent in colonial times, but by the mid-1800s some states had abolished the death penalty altogether.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
13 Apr. 2026
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The prime minister has also pioneered a program to renovate small-town pubs and churches, and has abolished income tax for young mothers who have multiple children.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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President Ahmed al-Sharaa is a one-time al-Qaeda commander who renounced the ideology before taking power.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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If an ancestor renounced citizenship, rights to Canadian citizenship end there.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Dozens of homes stood abandoned until they were razed and replaced with signs saying to keep out.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The town of Red Ash was abandoned in the 1950s, and today, the island lies quietly as a part of West Virginia’s history, with just a handful of headstones remaining.—
Jordan Charbonneau,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Author Michael Wolff said last year that Epstein played a role in introducing the couple in a Daily Beast article that was later retracted.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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John Vahlenkamp, one of the editors who retracted the story, declined to comment on his investigation into Morganroth’s work or her tenure in Boulder.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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Most notably, the agency scrapped long-standing plans to build a space station orbiting the moon, called Gateway.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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The news comes after his Friday night set was scrapped due to severe weather conditions.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
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Netflix withdrew from the bidding, leaving Paramount to claim the prize.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Following the Olympics, Liu withdrew from the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships, citing scheduling demands and insufficient preparation time.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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That license was revoked by the Alabama Medical Licensure Commission that same year.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
14 Apr. 2026
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The British government then revoked his security clearance and banned him from working in intelligence.—
Courtney Cole,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Repealed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repealed. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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