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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as in repealed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Recent Examples of rescinded
And on Tuesday, the mayor rescinded a TikTok ban for city agencies put in place by his predecessor, former Mayor Eric Adams, as first reported by POLITICO.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
The Fort Worth city council has rescinded part of a resolution that honorarily named a north Fort Worth thoroughfare after now disgraced civil rights icon Cesar Chavez.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Last summer, Republicans in Congress rescinded federal support over objections from public media advocates.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
For example, the Labor Department in May rescinded guidance put in place during the Biden administration that urged employers to be cautious before adding cryptocurrency and related digital assets like bitcoin, nonfungible tokens and meme coins to 401(k) plans.
—Sarah Agostino,stephanie Dhue,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Brussels’ favors can be rescinded, reinterpreted, or tied to conditions that complicate operations.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Fortunately, 40-point games don’t get rescinded, and neither does the fact that the Lakers haven’t lost consecutive games this month.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
But Monday will be the first time the 27-year-old guard has been punished by the league after having a 16th technical foul rescinded once before in 2023.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
Unless Doncic's technical is rescinded, he will be suspended for a game.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
The Fort Worth city council has rescinded part of a resolution that honorarily named a north Fort Worth thoroughfare after now disgraced civil rights icon Cesar Chavez.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Last summer, Republicans in Congress rescinded federal support over objections from public media advocates.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
For example, the Labor Department in May rescinded guidance put in place during the Biden administration that urged employers to be cautious before adding cryptocurrency and related digital assets like bitcoin, nonfungible tokens and meme coins to 401(k) plans.
—Sarah Agostino,stephanie Dhue,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Brussels’ favors can be rescinded, reinterpreted, or tied to conditions that complicate operations.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Fortunately, 40-point games don’t get rescinded, and neither does the fact that the Lakers haven’t lost consecutive games this month.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
But Monday will be the first time the 27-year-old guard has been punished by the league after having a 16th technical foul rescinded once before in 2023.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
Unless Doncic's technical is rescinded, he will be suspended for a game.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescinded
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But those shootarounds can be canceled for any number of reasons, including if the game is the second in consecutive nights, or if the team is in the middle of a tough stretch of travel or practiced the day before.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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After the coronavirus pandemic canceled Coachella in 2020 and 2021, fans were excited to be back at the polo grounds in 2022.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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In my opinion, the 18th Amendment should be repealed so Congress doesn’t get paid during a shutdown.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
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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The fraternity’s student organization status has been revoked through spring 2031, according to an online database that logs KU student groups’ conduct violations.—
Matthew Kelly
April 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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Residency permits, even for those with long-term Golden Visas, are reportedly being revoked without notice.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Akbar had already incorporated Hindus into the Mughal military and administrative system and abolished the jizyah (a poll tax historically levied on non-Muslims under Islamic law) as part of a policy of inclusion.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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The post of prime minister was abolished, consolidating executive authority in the presidency.—
Roxane Razavi,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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But later that month, after several employees talked about quitting, the plan was abandoned.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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On Israel, which fringes on both the Left and the Right have increasingly abandoned, Gallego questioned those who want to defund defensive support to the Middle Eastern nation.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2026
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Before joining the Administration, Rogers practiced as a First Amendment lawyer whose clients included Charlie Kirk and Douglass Mackey, an alt-right meme poster who had been convicted of voter suppression, a charge that was later overturned.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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An appeals court eventually overturned his conviction in 2016.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, called for the visit to be scrapped.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
6 Apr. 2026
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When money is guaranteed for injury, he is entitled to that money if his contract is scrapped as a result of a physical issue sustained while performing contractual services.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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In the ruling, the court voided price increases in 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2024 because Netflix didn’t provide valid reasons for the changes.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 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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