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as in cancelling
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
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.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
In July, the agency also proposed rescinding the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding, which allows the EPA to regulate emissions from new vehicles and vehicle engines.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 24 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
The Department of Transportation is also considering rescinding a rule that requires airlines to disclose service fees upfront.
—David Shepardson, USA Today, 5 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
Earlier this year, the National Endowment for the Arts abruptly changed their grant-giving priorities, rescinding many grants which had already been approved and distributed.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
Late last month, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed rescinding a landmark finding from 2009 establishing that greenhouse gases pose a threat to public health.
—Ali McCadden, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
In July, the agency also proposed rescinding the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding, which allows the EPA to regulate emissions from new vehicles and vehicle engines.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 24 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
The Department of Transportation is also considering rescinding a rule that requires airlines to disclose service fees upfront.
—David Shepardson, USA Today, 5 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
Earlier this year, the National Endowment for the Arts abruptly changed their grant-giving priorities, rescinding many grants which had already been approved and distributed.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
Late last month, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed rescinding a landmark finding from 2009 establishing that greenhouse gases pose a threat to public health.
—Ali McCadden, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescinding
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In June, the Department of Justice sued California for not repealing a decade-old anti-discrimination law protecting transgender students and subpoenaed medical providers for lists of youth patients receiving gender affirming care.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The strategist noted that Youngkin’s message on parental rights and education is often the main takeaway from his campaign, but there were other important messages, including repealing the state’s grocery tax.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
28 Sep. 2025
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The streamer then proceeded with the three freshman crime/thriller dramas, renewing the Bosch spinoff Ballard and canceling Countdown and Butterfly.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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The announcement also follows low-cost Icelandic carrier Play Airlines decision to fold, ceasing operations and canceling all remaining flights.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 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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Cursing his creator for abandoning him, the Creature seeks his revenge.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Oct. 2025
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The pair reportedly fell into the street, with Bohler abandoning his motorcycle and fleeing the scene on foot.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 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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The Court appears poised to extend this reasoning further, potentially overturning , which has protected independent agency officials from at-will removal for nearly ninety years.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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According to an arrest citation, Gray, who was seen nearly overturning his vehicle several times, had a blood alcohol content nearly three times the legal limit.—
Josh Wood,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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François Bayrou quit last month after trying to push through a savings plan that included scrapping two public holidays and freezing public spending.—
Ana Nicolaci da Costa,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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However, the lack of cutting and scrapping evidence on the bones implies that the hunters used their stone tools to cut into the animal’s soft tissues.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Rescinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescinding. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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