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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as in repealed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Recent Examples of rescinded
Unless Doncic's technical is rescinded, he will be suspended for a game.
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ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Namely, the petitioner has rescinded an original request to rezone the eastern parcel, totaling around 37 acres, of the project from a multi-family residential designation to agricultural.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The practice of limiting the number of people who can claim asylum was rescinded by the Biden administration.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The dust-up ultimately resolved in the players’ favor on Sunday, when the NBA rescinded both technical fouls following an appeal by both teams, per ESPN.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Bitadze’s technical foul was also rescinded after the European players were arguing while Doncic was shooting free throws.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Doncic was cleared to play Sunday after the NBA rescinded his 16th technical foul of the season, which triggers a one-game suspension.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
But five have since rescinded the asylum offers and returned to Iran.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
When Peters remained incarcerated in a state prison in the days that followed, the administration rescinded $109 million in federal transportation funding allocated to Colorado and implemented new rules for its food-assistance program.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Namely, the petitioner has rescinded an original request to rezone the eastern parcel, totaling around 37 acres, of the project from a multi-family residential designation to agricultural.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The practice of limiting the number of people who can claim asylum was rescinded by the Biden administration.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The dust-up ultimately resolved in the players’ favor on Sunday, when the NBA rescinded both technical fouls following an appeal by both teams, per ESPN.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Bitadze’s technical foul was also rescinded after the European players were arguing while Doncic was shooting free throws.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Doncic was cleared to play Sunday after the NBA rescinded his 16th technical foul of the season, which triggers a one-game suspension.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
But five have since rescinded the asylum offers and returned to Iran.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
When Peters remained incarcerated in a state prison in the days that followed, the administration rescinded $109 million in federal transportation funding allocated to Colorado and implemented new rules for its food-assistance program.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescinded
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Within days, statues were removed and celebrations cancelled or renamed, including events tied to the federal César Chavez Day on March 31.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The ski area has canceled the Wolf Creek Challenge Series Super G Race on April 4.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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That portion of the bill addressing proprietary business information will automatically be repealed on July 1, 2033.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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This is why then-President Richard Nixon signed an order mandating a 55 mph national speed limit in 1974, something Congress repealed only in 1995.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Ghebry Figueroa, 37, of Prospect Heights, was charged on Tuesday with knowingly operating a motor vehicle while revoked and causing great bodily harm to another, and operating a commercial motor vehicle while disqualified.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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His probation was revoked in October 2025, court records show.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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Another 6,300 Oakland County residents will have more than $6 million in medical debt abolished thanks to the county's partnership with a national nonprofit and dedicated federal funds.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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However, last year the current presidential administration intentionally abolished this protection as a calculated tactic to advance their anti-immigrant agenda.—
Dr. Lauren Palladino,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
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Most carriers, especially in the United States, have abandoned this risk-management practice.—
ANDREA SACHS THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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The secretary has abandoned yet another guardrail by effectively including God in his anti-Iranian war chest.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Wiemer's first hit was originally called out by first base umpire Marvin Hudson, but was overturned after a challenge by the Nationals.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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That pitch was the second in the at-bat that the Orioles correctly overturned, with catcher Adley Rutschman also correctly identifying a pitch called incorrectly by home plate umpire Chris Segal.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
30 Mar. 2026
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Her most recent extensive run of shows, Dion's Courage World Tour, was cut short in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and later scrapped entirely over Dion's health complications.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Robillard, 52, is applying for citizenship with her son now that the first-generation rule has been scrapped.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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After roughly two weeks, the summons was voided, and the case was dropped.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Hearron, Coeytaux’s attorney, said no court has voided a California shield law in this way.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Rescinded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescinded. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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