as in cancellation
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
the judge ruled that the town's rescission of the contract was justified due the contractor's repeated failures to meet its obligations
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Recent Examples of rescission
Kennedy’s May rescission of COVID vaccine recommendations resulted in confusion among providers, and many people were initially unable to get vaccines at pharmacies without a doctor’s prescription.
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Grayson Logue, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Trump is also anticipated to advocate another rescission counterpart, which could claw back more education funding.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2026
That rescission period ends Friday.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
Such an action is known as a rescission.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Grayson Logue, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Trump is also anticipated to advocate another rescission counterpart, which could claw back more education funding.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2026
That rescission period ends Friday.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
Such an action is known as a rescission.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescission
Noun
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What led to that cancellation specifically and how far along was the project?—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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Additional delays or cancellations could be announced, so check with your local district before sending kids to a bus stop or driving to school.—
Brian Smith,
Des Moines Register,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But the lack of bigger tax cuts does not inherently make the grocery tax repeal bad.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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In 2014, the New York Times published a six-part series arguing for a repeal on the federal marijuana ban, comparing the government’s treatment of cannabis to the prohibition on alcohol in the 1920s.—
Elaine Mallon,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The woman, whose face was blurred in the video, was booked on charges of animal abandonment and resisting arrest.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
19 Feb. 2026
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These were evidenced during England’s European Championship qualifying round game away to Bulgaria in 2019, when officials threatened an abandonment after play was twice stopped due to racist abuse aimed at Tyrone Mings and Raheem Sterling.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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On Wednesday, a coalition of health and environmental groups sued the EPA over the revocation, calling it unlawful and harmful.—
Dorany Pineda,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Administrative complaints start the disciplinary process, which can end from exoneration to license revocation.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Rescission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescission. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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