as in cancelations
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 rescissions
Trump had sent a package of budget rescissions to Capitol Hill, with the cuts also including billions of dollars in foreign aid.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Trump has previously won congressional support for rescissions.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The latest report, however, included rescissions in the numbers from May and June — showing the job market may not be as stable as previously thought.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 22 Aug. 2025
In exchange for their cooperation in passing new budget measures, Democrats want Republicans to agree not to turn around later in the year and pass a rescissions package cutting some of that same funding.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2025
Expect rescissions, expect other things like that.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Trump has previously won congressional support for rescissions.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The latest report, however, included rescissions in the numbers from May and June — showing the job market may not be as stable as previously thought.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 22 Aug. 2025
In exchange for their cooperation in passing new budget measures, Democrats want Republicans to agree not to turn around later in the year and pass a rescissions package cutting some of that same funding.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2025
Expect rescissions, expect other things like that.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescissions
Noun
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Remember, rocket launches are dependent on good weather, so be prepared for possible cancellations.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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The decision also underscores the risks of vocal injury for artists performing demanding live shows night after night, a reality discussed in coverage of other recent touring cancellations.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Property tax repeals or reforms are being considered in multiple states across the country, following the consistent rise of property taxes over the past five years.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Aug. 2025
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The deal, the evictions, the rent-regulation repeals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Rescissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescissions. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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