1
as in to cancel
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
the library refused to rescind its decision to include the controversial book in its collection
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2
as in to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
the new mayor vowed not to seek to rescind existing laws prohibiting smoking in the city's public places
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Recent Examples of rescind
His administration has also moved to rescind a waiver allowing California and other states to adopt stricter air pollution standards for cars and trucks under the Clean Air Act, though that is also the subject of litigation.
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Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 12 Feb. 2026
The order — which applied to both commercial and military aircraft and suspended operations at El Paso International Airport and Biggs Army Airfield — has since been rescinded.
—Robbie Farias, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Trump’s order rescinded a 2000 mandate that required federal agencies and federal programs to ensure access for people with limited English fluency.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
The board voted to accept the resignation and appointed an interim superintendent, before rescinding that appointment days later and reinstating Weaver to his old position.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 12 Feb. 2026
The order — which applied to both commercial and military aircraft and suspended operations at El Paso International Airport and Biggs Army Airfield — has since been rescinded.
—Robbie Farias, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Trump’s order rescinded a 2000 mandate that required federal agencies and federal programs to ensure access for people with limited English fluency.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
The board voted to accept the resignation and appointed an interim superintendent, before rescinding that appointment days later and reinstating Weaver to his old position.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescind
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Flights to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara airports have been diverted or canceled by major airlines, including Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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In a statement shared on social media, the Broadway League announced that while all matinees will continue as scheduled, evening performances have been canceled.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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In a similar move, Dissanayake's government abolished perks provided to former presidents in September in response to popular demand.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The holiday first made it to the states when French explorers settled in New Orleans, and the celebrations stuck until the Spanish gained control of Louisiana and abolished the carnival.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Which the President is trying to revoke right now.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The defendants sought to cover their tracks after Google's internal security systems flagged Samaneh's activity and revoked her access to company resources in August 2023.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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As gas and other utility bills in Massachusetts remain among the highest in the nation, state legislature has still taken no action to repeal the Gas System Improvement Plan, and has yet to implement any substantial or effective policies to combat soaring energy bills.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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The legislative package sponsored by a dozen lawmakers would repeal a variety of state tax exemptions that mirror tax breaks in the federal code.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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All three figures were once associated with the regime’s internal movement for incremental reform; all three long ago abandoned that stance to advocate the wholesale transformation of the system instead.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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Despite the relatively recent creation of the Government Oversight Committee, the legislature has largely abandoned its oversight role.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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Trump had appointed − Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett − joined the 6-3 majority that overturned his emergency tariffs.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Lupel continued working to get Dotson’s rape conviction overturned until withdrawing as his attorney in 1986.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Preparations With the storm zeroing in, John Berlingieri scrapped plans for a family trip to Puerto Rico.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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That change sought to keep tough limits for some common PFAS, but also proposed scrapping and reconsidering standards for other types and extending deadlines.—
Michael Phillis,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Under state law, a successor must run to represent the original district boundaries when a congressional representative vacates office.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Despite giving Page a notice to vacate by February 20, the complaint suggested Page likely will not leave by then, and an eviction proceeding to get back possession of the townhouse almost certainly will drag on for a while.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Rescind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescind. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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