RESCINDING Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

rescinding

verb

present participle of rescind

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 Goldberg said that the district is waiting to see if rescinding of these agreements will affect district policy or federal funding. —

Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026 The Education Department is rescinding agreements that required schools to stop discriminating against transgender students. —

Todd Wallack, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2026 Others called it a performative move that contrasts with the EPA’s recent regulatory actions, including a rollback of mercury emissions standards, rescinding drinking water limits for certain PFAS and delaying Biden-era restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions. —

Erika Edwards, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026 Prosecutors didn't give a reason for rescinding their notice to seek the death penalty, but in a statement on Thursday, a spokesperson for the district attorney's office broadly explained how the process works. —

Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026 With concerns about staffing shortages and fatigue, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) directed airports to cut some flights over a 10-day stretch, before rescinding the order after the shutdown ended. —

Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026 Pollen, March Madness and the NBA rescinding Luka Doncic’s 16th technical, thus avoiding a one-game suspension. —

Kevin Sherrington mar. 23, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026 Arias added that any agreement would need to include rescinding about 700 job cuts that are expected to fall heavily on his members. —

Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026 The grand jury called for specifics including rescinding the hikes, creating an independent compensation review panel and creating a better process for future hikes. —

The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026

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In response, schools are increasingly implementing accommodations such as noise-canceling headphones to help students better regulate sensory input and remain engaged in learning.

— Oc Register, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
The president of the Chicago Principals & Administrators Association also expressed concerns with canceling classes that day.

— Froylan Jimenez, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026