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as in canceled
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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as in repealed
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Recent Examples of rescinded
Managing rising Islamism Other than the BNP, the other main beneficiary of Thursday’s election is the Bangladesh’s main Islamist party, Jamaat e-Islami, which has had its Hasina-era ban rescinded and looks on course to win the second most seats.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 13 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military aircraft and suspended operations at El Paso International Airport and Biggs Army Airfield — has since been rescinded.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Trump’s order rescinded a 2000 mandate that required federal agencies and federal programs to ensure access for people with limited English fluency.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
Students are particularly affected, their parents and educators told me; some have asked whether college scholarships could be rescinded because of their ethnicity, and some now prefer remote learning because of the possibility of raids.
—Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Last year, the Department of Homeland Security rescinded a previous Biden-era policy that specified those facilities — and schools— are protected areas where immigration enforcement should be limited to very narrow circumstances.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Boring Company’s president, Steve Davis, had called the Governor’s Office about the citations and set up that meeting, and the citations were rescinded at the onset of the meeting.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Talent pointed to the low number of immigration enforcement operations at churches since the policy was rescinded as a reason the churches do not have a valid claim that they are threatened by possible immigration raids.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026
Trump had rescinded that directive after starting his second term.
—Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Charlie Campbell, Time, 13 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
Students are particularly affected, their parents and educators told me; some have asked whether college scholarships could be rescinded because of their ethnicity, and some now prefer remote learning because of the possibility of raids.
—Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Last year, the Department of Homeland Security rescinded a previous Biden-era policy that specified those facilities — and schools— are protected areas where immigration enforcement should be limited to very narrow circumstances.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Boring Company’s president, Steve Davis, had called the Governor’s Office about the citations and set up that meeting, and the citations were rescinded at the onset of the meeting.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Talent pointed to the low number of immigration enforcement operations at churches since the policy was rescinded as a reason the churches do not have a valid claim that they are threatened by possible immigration raids.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026
Trump had rescinded that directive after starting his second term.
—Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescinded
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Amy Etheridge of Del Cerro took her mother into a Kaiser facility on Friday, one day after her regular cancer appointment was cancelled.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Panama Maritime Authority said Sunday in a brief statement that the ship was no longer registered there and had been canceled in December 2024.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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This law, which includes stricter punishments for those who don't comply, repealed a 2001 ordinance on kite flying.—
Betsy Joles,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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In a 2014 editorial, the Times argued the federal ban on the drug should be repealed, and the decision should be left up to the individual states.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Last week, the Miami-Dade commissioner representing that area of Kendall, Raquel Regalado, filed legislation to ban the feeding of stray animals outside of businesses or in public parks but ultimately revoked it after receiving backlash.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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According to state law, permits are immediately revoked if a restaurant receives a score of less than 70%.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
13 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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The building, a former power plant abandoned in the ‘80s, looms over the crowd like a monolithic temple to techno.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The cab would be abandoned and the trailer would be hitched to another truck, court documents show.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Renewables soar globally despite US climate pullback Renewables are being deployed aggressively across much of the world even as the US, historically the world’s biggest emitter, overturned a landmark domestic climate ruling.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Don’t expect Braves starting pitcher and Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale to ask for a ball or strike call to be overturned.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Bally’s ultimately scrapped the minority requirements in April 2025 and refiled the IPO following federal lawsuits alleging the offering discriminated against white men.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Originally envisioned as a musical, Williams was tasked with writing original songs with lyricist Leslie Bricusse before the idea was scrapped.—
Alex Galbraith,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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In many cases, the remaining salary money can be voided if an executive takes the same job with another team.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The controversy rocked the skating world, eventually leading to all four skaters receiving gold medals and Le Gougne’s vote being voided.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Rescinded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescinded. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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