1
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
Rutherford County passed a similar policy in June before quickly rescinding it due to significant national pushback.
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Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
The family was vocal in their disagreement over the plea deal and wanted jail time, resulting in prosecutors rescinding their initial offer.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
But within 24 hours of receipt of the original reduction-in-force notices, about 700 employees received emails rescinding their terminations.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2025
More than half of the 1,300 workers initially fired from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which falls under HHS, within 24 hours received emails rescinding their terminations, according to the American Federation of Government Employees, the union that represents CDC employees.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
The comments come as the EPA considers rescinding a key finding that greenhouse gas emissions from cars and other sources pose a threat to public health.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Most federal comment periods last 60 to 90 days versus the 21 days allotted to comment on rescinding the Roadless Rule.
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Entirely rescinding the Roadless Rule would deny that principle, and in so doing wound America’s distinctiveness, and its greatness.
—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
Groups like Farm Action are holding out on rescinding endorsements until long-term details and goals are clarified.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
The family was vocal in their disagreement over the plea deal and wanted jail time, resulting in prosecutors rescinding their initial offer.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
But within 24 hours of receipt of the original reduction-in-force notices, about 700 employees received emails rescinding their terminations.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2025
More than half of the 1,300 workers initially fired from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which falls under HHS, within 24 hours received emails rescinding their terminations, according to the American Federation of Government Employees, the union that represents CDC employees.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
The comments come as the EPA considers rescinding a key finding that greenhouse gas emissions from cars and other sources pose a threat to public health.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Most federal comment periods last 60 to 90 days versus the 21 days allotted to comment on rescinding the Roadless Rule.
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Entirely rescinding the Roadless Rule would deny that principle, and in so doing wound America’s distinctiveness, and its greatness.
—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
Groups like Farm Action are holding out on rescinding endorsements until long-term details and goals are clarified.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescinding
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Many Latinos are canceling doctor appointments to head off possible confrontation with immigration enforcement officials.—
Phillip Reese,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Ali airport also shutdown overnight, canceling 21 flights or 16% of the day's total flights, according to the airport's executive director Dann Mann.—
Connor Giffin,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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However, Trump does not have the endorsement of Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), who has repeatedly expressed his opposition to repealing the filibuster.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Nov. 2025
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But this summer, via special election, voters overwhelmingly supported repealing the review board and limited the city’s ability to outsource library services.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Some of the subpoenaed nonprofits, including FLI, Ekō, and Legal Advocates for Safe Science and Technology, have also been publicly critical of Musk and xAI for, among other things, neglecting or abandoning their commitments to AI safety.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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The soldier said that the main concern of troops in the area is that the Ukrainian leadership will try to hold onto what remains of Pokrovsk for as long as possible because abandoning the city would be seen as a major failure.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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DeSantis has repeatedly spoken in support of abolishing state property taxes entirely, an option that is still being considered by lawmakers—though a recent survey showed that a majority of Floridians do not back such drastic action.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Both Biss and Abughazaleh support abolishing ICE, and the winner of their primary will be heavily favored to hold a seat whose voters backed Kamala Harris by 37 points last year.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Legislative Audit Bureau will examine the DPI’s oversight of educator misconduct cases, including the quality of its investigations, the steps for revoking or suspending licenses and whether the agency’s policies follow state law.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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In its petition to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, the DOJ accused the district court of exceeding its powers and asked the appeals court to immediately pause the order and consider revoking it.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Conservative Supreme Court Justice's Views on Obergefell Conservative Justice Clarence Thomas, joined by Justice Samuel Alito, signaled interest in reexamining past precedents like Obergefell in a concurrence with the Supreme Court's 2022 ruling overturning Roe.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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With this reasoning, the Court ruled against Scott and legalized slavery in the territories by overturning the Missouri Compromise.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The final two months of the regular season will likely feature all kinds of scratching, pecking and scrapping for divisional leads and postseason berths.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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In some ways, still in charge, and in some ways scratching, scrapping, reaching for — but always just missing out.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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San-ho enters the code, aborting the strike.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Rescinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescinding. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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