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as in cancels
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 abolishes
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in 1933, Congress passed the 21st Amendment which repealed the Prohibition Amendment of 1919, thus making the sale, distribution, and use of alcohol legal once again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 renounces
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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as in cancellations
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
the long overdue repeal of laws prohibiting interracial marriage
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as in abolitions
the doing away with something by formal action
the repeal of Prohibition during Franklin D. Roosevelt's first term
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Recent Examples of repeals
Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
To offset some of the cost of the cuts, the law repeals several existing tax credits and sales tax exemptions, including incentives tied to teleworking expenses, electric and hybrid vehicles, and medical equipment manufacturing.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The Indiana State Teachers Association said the bill repeals long-standing protections for teachers who work in joint programs, interlocal agreements and special education cooperatives.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The House bill, led by Fort Worth Republican Congressman Craig Goldman, repeals energy regulations related to home appliances that were set under the Biden administration.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
On Wednesday, the Senate debated and was expected to pass Senate Bill 298, a lengthy omnibus bill that, among other measures, repeals the 2024 law.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
The law also repeals work exemptions for homeless people, veterans, and young adults exiting foster care, and limits states’ ability to waive the time limits on assistance for recipients in areas with few jobs.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
The House spending bill would use that power as a cudgel, halting congressional approval of FASB’s budget (see page 108) until the accounting agency repeals its new disclosure rules.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The trash and parking fee repeals might be uniquely attractive to a broad swath of San Diegans in a way that may not translate to competitive bidding changes or even pension reform.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Trump repeals landmark climate finding Connor Giffin is an environmental reporter for The Courier Journal.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
The new version repeals that provision, but gives gun owners broad protections against public officials.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Any vulnerable Republicans who does not vote in favor of tariff repeals will be hammered for bowing to Trump on an unpopular policy.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
Mandate repeals may set off an avalanche of other consequences.
—Allison Ong, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Boise’s ordinance repeals that section, making those streets subject to a default speed limit of 20 miles per hour.
—Idaho Statesman, 17 Dec. 2025
These partial repeals were less effective, producing smaller and less persistent increases in vaccination rates than those from total repeal.
—Anthony Bald, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
The measure repeals provisions in Finland’s 1987 Nuclear Energy Act that banned the import, production, possession and detonation of nuclear explosives.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
To offset some of the cost of the cuts, the law repeals several existing tax credits and sales tax exemptions, including incentives tied to teleworking expenses, electric and hybrid vehicles, and medical equipment manufacturing.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The Indiana State Teachers Association said the bill repeals long-standing protections for teachers who work in joint programs, interlocal agreements and special education cooperatives.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The House bill, led by Fort Worth Republican Congressman Craig Goldman, repeals energy regulations related to home appliances that were set under the Biden administration.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
On Wednesday, the Senate debated and was expected to pass Senate Bill 298, a lengthy omnibus bill that, among other measures, repeals the 2024 law.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
The law also repeals work exemptions for homeless people, veterans, and young adults exiting foster care, and limits states’ ability to waive the time limits on assistance for recipients in areas with few jobs.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
The House spending bill would use that power as a cudgel, halting congressional approval of FASB’s budget (see page 108) until the accounting agency repeals its new disclosure rules.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
In agreeing to hear the pair of cases, the justices did not disturb the lower court rulings that blocked the repeals for now.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The trash and parking fee repeals might be uniquely attractive to a broad swath of San Diegans in a way that may not translate to competitive bidding changes or even pension reform.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Trump repeals landmark climate finding Connor Giffin is an environmental reporter for The Courier Journal.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
The new version repeals that provision, but gives gun owners broad protections against public officials.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Any vulnerable Republicans who does not vote in favor of tariff repeals will be hammered for bowing to Trump on an unpopular policy.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
Mandate repeals may set off an avalanche of other consequences.
—Allison Ong, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Boise’s ordinance repeals that section, making those streets subject to a default speed limit of 20 miles per hour.
—Idaho Statesman, 17 Dec. 2025
These partial repeals were less effective, producing smaller and less persistent increases in vaccination rates than those from total repeal.
—Anthony Bald, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repeals
Verb
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When American Airlines cancels a flight, the airline will rebook you on the next flight with available seats, according to its website.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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On the Airbnb website, every booking is covered with protections, offering rebooking options and sometimes refunds if the host doesn’t respond to communication, cancels last minute or lists the property inaccurately.—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Instead, this measure abolishes them.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Iranian parliament has just approved a law that abolishes prison sentences for those who had to leave Iran illegally.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Japan has recently taken steps to expand its defense posture, including lifting its ban on lethal arms exports and mulling changes to Article 9 of its constitution, which renounces war and the maintenance of armed forces.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Miami will have the ability to use multiple sizable salary cap exceptions if Wiggins opts out or if Wiggins stays but Miami renounces Powell, which remove his cap hold and eliminate his Bird rights.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are 179 delays and 65 cancellations into or out of Love Field.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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There have been several cancellations as prospects have already found their future college homes and shut down their recruitments.—
Jeff Sentell,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Jessie is thrilled, but her enthusiasm is crushingly fleeting, as Emily abandons Jessie with other items in a donation box on the side of the road.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
19 June 2026
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In its third season, the prequel series holds onto the former tactic but abandons the latter — to its betterment.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Here is the four-page temporary injunction order from Lubbock County district court judge Ken Curry that essentially overturns the NCAA's decision and grants Brendan Sorsby eligiblity for the 2026 college football season.—
Christopher Kamrani,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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Democrats asked whether that includes federal court orders, and Mullin responded that depends on whether a higher court overturns a ruling.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Israel wants to disarm Hezbollah immediately before the Israeli military ends its operations in Lebanon and withdraws its troops from dozens of villages and towns.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Jasmine withdraws much of the time.—
Larissa MacFarquhar,
New Yorker,
28 May 2026
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News of the abandonments has prompted outrage on social media, with many calling for the person to be prosecuted when caught.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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After a rash of abandonments led to infant deaths in the late 1990s, Texas became the first in the nation to pass a state law legalizing abandonment.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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