1
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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2
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in 1933, Congress passed the 21st Amendment which repealed the Prohibition Amendment of 1919, thus making the sale, distribution, and use of alcohol legal once again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
Federal officials have said that repealing the rule would allow for more flexible management for local land managers and aid in preventing destructive wildfires.
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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
Florida’s Legislature would have to get involved in repealing the vaccine mandate, but DeSantis administration officials have some power on the issue.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
But there is also potential significant changes on the regulatory landscape, with the FCC mulling relaxing or repealing broadcast ownership rules that could alter the power dynamics in carriage negotiations.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Congress deserves credit for repealing several visible EV subsidies.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Groups of students from the University of Havana demanded in June that a price increase on data navigation packages be reversed, a demand that was acknowledged by the government, but without repealing the measure.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
But that would require Congress repealing the Home Rule Act of 1973, which would likely face major political resistance.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2025
For the first time since the start of home rule, Musgrove says, both the House and Senate now have bills aimed at repealing it.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
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
Florida’s Legislature would have to get involved in repealing the vaccine mandate, but DeSantis administration officials have some power on the issue.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
But there is also potential significant changes on the regulatory landscape, with the FCC mulling relaxing or repealing broadcast ownership rules that could alter the power dynamics in carriage negotiations.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Congress deserves credit for repealing several visible EV subsidies.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Groups of students from the University of Havana demanded in June that a price increase on data navigation packages be reversed, a demand that was acknowledged by the government, but without repealing the measure.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
But that would require Congress repealing the Home Rule Act of 1973, which would likely face major political resistance.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2025
For the first time since the start of home rule, Musgrove says, both the House and Senate now have bills aimed at repealing it.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repealing
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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
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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
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The 4% rule traditionally involves withdrawing 4% of a portfolio in the first year of retirement and then adjusting the rate in subsequent years for inflation.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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The reaction to this was dynamic, which for some meant withdrawing from opportunities and for others contributed to burnout and decisions to leave their jobs altogether.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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White House officials briefly explored cancelling some of SpaceX’s deals with NASA and the Department of Defense, The Wall Street Journal reported in July.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The woman noted that canceling the shower has left her heartbroken.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Pressure campaigns have even led to traditional media outlets retracting previously positive reviews, further harming book sales and author reputations.—
Kevin Dickinson,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
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APPs excel in positioning patients, opening surgical sites, retracting tissues, and closing incisions.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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This doesn't mean making reckless career moves or abandoning job security without proper planning.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Since arriving at Starbucks during a time of turmoil, Niccol, a former top executive at Chipotle, has tried to rebuild personal connections with customers through initiatives like abandoning pickup-only shops and adjusting the interior design of stores.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Vail can once again prohibit delivery trucks from its pedestrian malls, a federal appeals court has ruled, overturning a Denver judge’s decision last year that put a stop to that ban.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Adam Streisand, a lawyer for Rupert, used James’ cooperation for the story as ammunition for overturning the ruling and asking for a new trial.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Even worse, Park and his conservative successors had been bolstered by the very imperial forces from which the South Koreans had hoped to escape, in exchange for renouncing their right to forgive and to hold Japan accountable.—
Eun A Jo,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Nov. 2022
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The secretary's action in revoking TPS was not only unprecedented in the manner and speed in which it was taken but also violated the law, Chen wrote.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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This latest expulsion followed an earlier Trump order revoking TPS protections granted by Biden in 2023 to another 348,000 Venezuelans, which brings the total number of expulsions of Venezuelan immigrants to more than 600,000.—
Andres Oppenheimer
September 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Repealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repealing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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