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
Included in these rescissions were $602 million in public health grants.
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Joseph Choi, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
Over the past year, federal rescissions removed the funding structure that kept many local public media stations above that threshold.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
The bill also establishes a Class A misdemeanor if someone, without authorization of the patients, alters, forges, conceals or destroys a request for medication or rescission of a request for medication to affect a health care decision.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
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.
—Grayson Logue, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rescission
Joseph Choi, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
Over the past year, federal rescissions removed the funding structure that kept many local public media stations above that threshold.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
The bill also establishes a Class A misdemeanor if someone, without authorization of the patients, alters, forges, conceals or destroys a request for medication or rescission of a request for medication to affect a health care decision.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
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.
—Grayson Logue, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescission
Noun
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Look for policies that cover medical emergencies, cancellations and trip interruptions.—
Taylor Haught,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Dec. 2025
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These cancellations, at the last stage of a bureaucratic journey that can last for years, have caused chaos and confusion for thousands of immigrants who did everything by the book.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
10 Dec. 2025
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In addition, anyone who has purchased a parking pass — monthly, quarterly or annually — can get a refund for any time their pass covers after the repeal takes effect.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Influential Christian leaders are calling to repeal women’s suffrage.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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The condition is marked by intense emotional swings, a chronic feeling of emptiness, and a deep fear of abandonment.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
11 June 2026
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The ballad also aligns with the perspective of Jessie’s (Joan Cusack) abandonment and eventual joining of Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz’s (Tim Allen) crew of toys that once belonged to Andy and now live with Bonnie.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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The report also noted the revocation of funding for public broadcasters such as NPR and PBS, alongside the launch of the administration-run news site, White House Wire, which promotes favorable coverage of the government.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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In addition, the law created a revocation process allowing voters to rescind their signatures after signing petition forms.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
26 Nov. 2025
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“Rescission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescission. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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