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as in cancelling
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 abolishing
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in 1933, Congress passed the 21st Amendment which repealed the Prohibition Amendment of 1919, thus making the sale, distribution, and use of alcohol legal once again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 withdrawing
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 repealing
Jason Mercier, vice president and director of research at Mountain State’s Policy Center, told The Center Square in a Friday interview that there’s a reason a wealth tax does not exist in the United States and why other countries are repealing them.
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Carleen Johnson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
The Congressional Budget Office has estimated repealing the rules — known as the Windfall Elimination Provision, or WEP, and Government Pension Offset, or GPO — would cost $196 billion over 10 years.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
The bipartisan proposal calls for repealing certain rules that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive pension income from work in the public sector.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Since then, advocates for repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset made a last-ditch lobbying blitz to get the Senate to take it up before the current Congress winds down.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
The president-elect rejected the idea of repealing the 22nd Amendment during an interview with Time magazine in April.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
DeSantis and some lawmakers, including Fine, called for repealing the tuition waiver in 2023, but the Legislature passed sweeping anti-immigration reforms that ultimately left it in place.
—Jeffrey Schweers, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
Schumer and other backers say the bill aims to prevent unfair reductions in benefits for millions of people who have worked in public service by repealing two tax rules known as the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2024
The Senate filibuster, which requires 60 votes to break, could also serve as a barrier to repealing these programs, unless Republicans in the Senate eliminate the filibuster (which is unlikely) or are able to bypass the procedural barrier through the budget reconciliation process.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Carleen Johnson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
The Congressional Budget Office has estimated repealing the rules — known as the Windfall Elimination Provision, or WEP, and Government Pension Offset, or GPO — would cost $196 billion over 10 years.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
The bipartisan proposal calls for repealing certain rules that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive pension income from work in the public sector.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Since then, advocates for repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset made a last-ditch lobbying blitz to get the Senate to take it up before the current Congress winds down.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
The president-elect rejected the idea of repealing the 22nd Amendment during an interview with Time magazine in April.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
DeSantis and some lawmakers, including Fine, called for repealing the tuition waiver in 2023, but the Legislature passed sweeping anti-immigration reforms that ultimately left it in place.
—Jeffrey Schweers, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
Schumer and other backers say the bill aims to prevent unfair reductions in benefits for millions of people who have worked in public service by repealing two tax rules known as the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2024
The Senate filibuster, which requires 60 votes to break, could also serve as a barrier to repealing these programs, unless Republicans in the Senate eliminate the filibuster (which is unlikely) or are able to bypass the procedural barrier through the budget reconciliation process.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repealing
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Actually abolishing the department will require action from Congress, but the effort could have major implications for everything from universities’ federal funding to college students applying for loans to pay for their education.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2025
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The order would spare some programs deemed critical by the administration, though completely abolishing the DOE will require congressional approval.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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In December 2023, Congress passed a National Defense Authorization Act that aimed to block any president from unilaterally withdrawing from NATO without approval from the Senate or an act of Congress.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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But administration officials may have had broader reasons for officially withdrawing the draft regulations.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The situation has created tension in the arts community, with some artists canceling appearances while others have used their performances to make political statements.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Beats Studio Pro Noise-cancelling Headphones are now 49 percent off, saving you a cool $170, and the Iniu Portable Charger is currently just $16.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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Often, stakeholders will advocate for re-prioritizing—not abandoning—ESG commitments.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Both views can to some degree be traced to James Burnham, an influential academic who became an editor at National Review after abandoning communism.—
David Byrne,
National Review,
23 Mar. 2025
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After first denying the nonprofit’s request for more time, the state agency in January extended the timeline to allow for construction to complete in October 2026.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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According to Mike White logic, the greatest sin isn’t being a mess but wasting your energy in denying rather than dealing.—
Joe Joyce,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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Is Butler or another star worth scrapping that plan altogether at this point?—
Evan Sidery,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Fast-forward a few years, which includes Wiseman and Poole being shipped out, Golden State appears on the verge of scrapping their entire two timeline idea.—
Evan Sidery,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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In the hours following the attack, the was some initial confusion about whether law enforcement was investigating it as a terrorist incident, as the New Orleans mayor and an FBI special agent gave contradicting answers.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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Check to see if the responses are consistently aligned, covering benefits without contradicting each other.—
Margarita Simonova,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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