as in to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
lobbyists for the industry pressured the legislators to roll back the new automotive safety standards
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Recent Examples of rollback
Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
In those two decades, Roberts has blithely overseen the near-total dismantling of American democracy and an unprecedented rollback of basic rights.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Women’s rights rolled back, and a new pronatalism—republican motherhood for the 21st century—marched forward.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
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Verb
That’s because one aspect of the DEI rollback was scrubbing race and ethnicity from scholarships and grants students could earn.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
In those two decades, Roberts has blithely overseen the near-total dismantling of American democracy and an unprecedented rollback of basic rights.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
The announcement, made on the International Day of the Girl, comes amid stark warnings from international aid groups that global education budget cuts will roll back recent progress.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Women’s rights rolled back, and a new pronatalism—republican motherhood for the 21st century—marched forward.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rollback
Verb
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However, when your organization was founded less than 45 years after slavery was abolished, when Black women were still being forced to be wet nurses to the very children of those who oppressed them and lynching was a common occurrence below the Mason-Dixon Line?—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
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The European Parliament has twice called for Yahaya’s release, asking Nigeria to set an example by abolishing the blasphemy laws under which he has been detained for over five years.—
Sean Nelson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Krenwinkel’s challenge to that reversal was denied by the Los Angeles County Superior Court in January 2024, and the ruling was later affirmed on appeal.—
Stepheny Price , Melissa Chrise,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Among the most visible reversals are in trucking and auto regulation.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The country went through a 16-day government shutdown during the Obama presidency when Republicans tried to repeal the Affordable Care Act 2013.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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The businesses operated in secret during Prohibition but closed once the 18th Amendment was repealed.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This is basically a surrender on Hamas's part.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Families who want to adopt usually want babies, and through these surrenders, care workers can make a family’s dream come true.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The brand canceled the show indefinitely in 2019 amid controversy surrounding representation and inclusivity.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, some Wyandotte residents have tried to get the government to delay or cancel its tax sales, which usually happen twice a year, to prevent people who have struggled to pay sky-rocketing property tax bills from losing their family homes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What To Know The protest began in the South Waterfront area, where activists calling for the abolition of ICE and denouncing recent federal actions have held near-nightly demonstrations since the summer.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The recent abolition of these tariffs comes as the country has shifted from exporting more cotton to importing more fiber.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The top reasons for relinquishment of companion animals identified in the study were behavioral issues (28 percent), housing or moving challenges (18 percent), and inability to care for the animal (16 percent).—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Most regretted giving their babies up for adoption and went through a long period of depression after the relinquishment.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For those affected, avoiding even trace amounts of eggs is essential, making accurate labeling critical.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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For less hustle and bustle, busiest avoid traveling Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Rollback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rollback. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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