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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Labour will be very wary of abandoning its election manifesto promise not to raise income tax, however, and any moves to do so will leave the party wide open to attacks from opponents such as the Conservatives and increasingly popular party, Reform.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Perhaps the biggest name to distance itself from BHV is Disney, with Disneyland Paris abandoning plans to design BHV’s famous Christmas window displays this year, according to CNN affiliate BFMTV.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
4 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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Over the last five years, the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services has brought hundreds of fraud cases that are heavily reliant on transactional data with the goal of revoking people’s food benefits.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed revoking requirements for companies to report greenhouse gas emissions.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
24 Sep. 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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On Tuesday, the league announced a major shift in its competition format, scrapping its controversial 54-hole structure in favor of a traditional 72-hole setup starting in 2026.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The number of Chinese students enrolled at US universities has fallen by more than 25% from its peak in the 2019-2020 school year, and reversing that trend will take more than just scrapping an export control backlist.—
Gina Chon,
semafor.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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San-ho enters the code, aborting the strike.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Rescinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescinding. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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