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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in 1933, Congress passed the 21st Amendment which repealed the Prohibition Amendment of 1919, thus making the sale, distribution, and use of alcohol legal once again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Recent Examples of repealed
The measure raised modest revenues, which fell as rich people moved out of the country to avoid paying, and the measure was repealed by the government of President Emmanuel Macron in 2017.
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Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
But the current state school aid budget repealed that option.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Another 21% wanted to see the program grow to be available to more families, and about 35% said the program should be repealed and the money reinvested in public schools.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Hopefully this misguided project will be repealed, and the community will once again feel welcomed to enjoy this resource that was gifted to the community to enjoy freely, not hourly.
—Brad Taylor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Congress repealed that rule in September.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 21 Jan. 2026
That principle has not been repealed, revised, or voted on by the Commission.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
Government intervention failed again and it was repealed in 1933 when public demand won and capitalism delivered the supply without any ethical judgement.
—David Thomas, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Of course, that which is imposed by executive fiat can later be repealed by executive fiat.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
But the current state school aid budget repealed that option.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Another 21% wanted to see the program grow to be available to more families, and about 35% said the program should be repealed and the money reinvested in public schools.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Hopefully this misguided project will be repealed, and the community will once again feel welcomed to enjoy this resource that was gifted to the community to enjoy freely, not hourly.
—Brad Taylor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Congress repealed that rule in September.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 21 Jan. 2026
That principle has not been repealed, revised, or voted on by the Commission.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
Government intervention failed again and it was repealed in 1933 when public demand won and capitalism delivered the supply without any ethical judgement.
—David Thomas, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Of course, that which is imposed by executive fiat can later be repealed by executive fiat.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repealed
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Residential garbage and recycling pickup scheduled for today has been canceled, according to the news release.—
Anne Li,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Thus, the Special Plan Commission Meeting scheduled for February 2, 2026, has been canceled.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the past, the Legislature has abolished the city’s community police oversight board and tried to wrest control of its airport.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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Under his proposal, the position of prime minister would be abolished and the duties of the role absorbed into the office of the president.—
Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
3 Feb. 2026
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Born rich, yet sought a life of poverty Born into a merchant family in the Umbrian town of Assisi, in present-day Italy, around 1181, Francis famously renounced his family’s wealth.—
Vanessa Corcoran,
The Conversation,
2 Feb. 2026
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Through the request, Franyelis renounced her claim to seek asylum in the United States and asked Reingold to let her self-deport.—
Maeva Bambuck,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Eli, who was adopted by a white woman as a child, has mostly abandoned any ties to his ethnic background.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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Forensic experts testified that tiny fragments of flesh found inside William McGuire’s abandoned Nissan Maxima belonged to the victim and were not consistent with material shed by a living person.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This too has also recently been redesigned, with a palette of greens and corals, as well as a sunroof that can be retracted on beautiful days.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Look for models with a telescoping handle that is long enough to reach the wall when fully extended, and that can be retracted to a shorter length for easy storage.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Back in December, Entertainment Weekly reported the ride’s pre-show entertainment was permanently scrapped from the attraction.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Charli would text Cook promoting singles for a third album that would eventually be scrapped (that’s a whole other chunk of their lore) and crisscrossing the globe to perform.—
Matthew Huff,
Vanity Fair,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Al-Sudani secured the most seats in November’s parliamentary elections but withdrew his candidacy this month.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Doc actor withdrew his restraining order request in December.—
Sean Mandell,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While the property is technically already zoned OCI for the Audrey Senior Residences, that will be revoked and then rezone for The Atlas.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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More than 60,000 visas would be revoked over the next three months.—
Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Repealed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repealed. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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