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as in canceling
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 repealing
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 rescinding
Amid this tension, Mayor Mamdani faces backlash for rescinding the city's formal antisemitism definition.
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Staff, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
But in late December, Lucas sent a final rule rescinding the entire document to the White House Office of Management and Budget for approval, and received the green light early this year.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 22 Jan. 2026
Four council members voted in favor of rescinding the agreement.
—Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Spanberger signed executive orders on Day 1, including rescinding GOP directives on immigration enforcement and protecting the state’s healthcare system.
—Olivia Diaz, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
The finality of the decision, which follows Congress rescinding more than $1 billion in federal funding for CPB this summer, makes permanent what had appeared likely for months.
—Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 7 Jan. 2026
In order to get more Democrats on board, language had been inserted to prevent federal agencies from rescinding energy approvals except in limited situations.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2025
The Department of Justice said it’s reduced the pending caseload by more than 400,000 cases since January through several policy shifts, including rescinding policies that delayed cases and expanding a docket that fast-tracks certain cases.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
The Federal Communications Commission is rescinding an effort meant to protect US telecom networks from Chinese hackers at a time when the breaches have been described as perhaps the worst in US history.
—PC Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025
Staff, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
But in late December, Lucas sent a final rule rescinding the entire document to the White House Office of Management and Budget for approval, and received the green light early this year.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 22 Jan. 2026
Four council members voted in favor of rescinding the agreement.
—Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Spanberger signed executive orders on Day 1, including rescinding GOP directives on immigration enforcement and protecting the state’s healthcare system.
—Olivia Diaz, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
The finality of the decision, which follows Congress rescinding more than $1 billion in federal funding for CPB this summer, makes permanent what had appeared likely for months.
—Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 7 Jan. 2026
In order to get more Democrats on board, language had been inserted to prevent federal agencies from rescinding energy approvals except in limited situations.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2025
The Department of Justice said it’s reduced the pending caseload by more than 400,000 cases since January through several policy shifts, including rescinding policies that delayed cases and expanding a docket that fast-tracks certain cases.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
The Federal Communications Commission is rescinding an effort meant to protect US telecom networks from Chinese hackers at a time when the breaches have been described as perhaps the worst in US history.
—PC Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescinding
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This comes weeks after the president discussed the idea of cancelling elections outright.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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But that figure is the equivalent of canceling Art Basel for seven years.—
Vinod Sreeharsha
February 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Changes include repealing a prohibition from constructing or operating a nuclear facility without an IDEM permit and repealing the authorization for the commissioner to conduct a public hearing on the environmental effects.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The crux of the Democrats’ deception is that repealing 287(g) will make our communities safer.—
Robin Grammer,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Feb. 2026
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National Republican Senatorial Committee spokesman Nick Puglia accused the former governor of abandoning storm victims across multiple crises.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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Hapag-Lloyd is returning to the Red Sea for the first time since abandoning the trade artery in December 2023, bringing back a service line through the Suez Canal route in conjunction with Gemini Cooperation partner Maersk.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Feb. 2026
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At the firm’s 2025 annual shareholders’ meeting, Levi’s board advised voting against a proposal to consider abolishing its DEI program and goals.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Trump has repeatedly violated laws — for example, by firing hundreds of thousands of civil servants against their statutory protections and abolishing agencies created by Congress.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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The agency also said that teachers who facilitate walkouts will be subject to investigation and possible sanctions that could include revoking their licenses.—
Samuel O’Neal
February 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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Educators who encourage or help students leave class could be reported to the State Board for Educator Certification, which has the final determination on revoking an educator’s license, according to the guidance.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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Enacting government reforms like congressional term limits, banning stock trading and overturning citizens united would make congress members more accountable to the people and less likely to play partisan games to appease special interest groups.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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Barcelona first entered the top eight on the hour-mark after overturning a one-goal deficit against Copenhagen, while Manchester City took a two-goal lead within half an hour at home to Galatasaray.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Perhaps there was no better response than scrapping through a 3-2 win over defending Div.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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Indiana Senate passes under-the-radar provision scrapping 'low-earning' college degrees.—
Evan Frank,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Her behavior led to the pilots aborting takeoff.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
2 Jan. 2026
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An investigation by the Spanish outlet La Marea uncovered contracts that restricted women’s movements during pregnancy, including clauses prohibiting travel abroad or aborting the fetus.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Nov. 2025
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“Rescinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescinding. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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