as in cancels
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
the judge revoked the jail sentence when the defendant promised to do community service instead
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Recent Examples of revokes
The Department of Investigation in an April 2024 report found fault with how the NYPD, the Department of Transportation and Department of Education issues and revokes parking permits.
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Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Among other things, the legislation adds work requirements for able-bodied adults starting in January 2027, revokes Medicaid access to some immigrants, including refugees and people seeking asylum, and checks whether someone is eligible for the program every six months instead of every year.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Trump revokes Canada’s spot on ‘Board of Peace’ 2.
—FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The budget law, which funds several of the president's priorities, including tax cuts to wealthy Americans and border security, revokes refugees' access to Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities, starting in October 2026.
—Renuka Rayasam, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
Disbarment, which revokes a lawyer's license to practice law, is the most severe professional sanction for attorneys.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Missouri isn’t a state that automatically revokes a police license when an officer is convicted of a serious crime.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
Termination can occur immediately if the NBPA suspends or revokes an agent’s certification, but Turner capably performed his duties.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Among other things, the legislation adds work requirements for able-bodied adults starting in January 2027, revokes Medicaid access to some immigrants, including refugees and people seeking asylum, and checks whether someone is eligible for the program every six months instead of every year.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Trump revokes Canada’s spot on ‘Board of Peace’ 2.
—FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The budget law, which funds several of the president's priorities, including tax cuts to wealthy Americans and border security, revokes refugees' access to Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities, starting in October 2026.
—Renuka Rayasam, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
Disbarment, which revokes a lawyer's license to practice law, is the most severe professional sanction for attorneys.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Missouri isn’t a state that automatically revokes a police license when an officer is convicted of a serious crime.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
Termination can occur immediately if the NBPA suspends or revokes an agent’s certification, but Turner capably performed his duties.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revokes
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If an airline cancels a flight or a connection becomes impossible, passengers are typically entitled to rebook or request refunds, depending on the airline’s policies.—
Hana Al-Khodairi,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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If a friend cancels or a team changes venues, respond with alternate options rather than vague guilt.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Confederation of African Football overturned Senegal’s one-goal victory over tournament hosts Morocco following the latter’s appeal, citing rules that punish a team that abandons an ongoing football match for more than 10 minutes.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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The end of the pilot offers one option, then tries it out again at the end of Episode 2, and then abandons it for the rest of the season.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Indiana State Teachers Association said the bill repeals long-standing protections for teachers who work in joint programs, interlocal agreements and special education cooperatives.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The House bill, led by Fort Worth Republican Congressman Craig Goldman, repeals energy regulations related to home appliances that were set under the Biden administration.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the event that an operator aborts an interception, the drone will fly back to base ready to be used again — a potential major cost-saver.—
Alex Holmes,
NBC news,
12 Nov. 2025
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“Revokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revokes. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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