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 roll back
Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
The bail ruling arrives at a moment when many of the state’s most significant criminal justice reforms have already been rolled back.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
The bigger shift may be the rollback of the workplace initiatives that had started to make corporate America a more accessible place to workers who didn’t look or act like the status quo.
—Beth Kowitt, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
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Verb
Critics contend that the country’s poverty rate sharply increased as Milei slashed welfare spending, devalued the country’s currency and rolled back labor rights as job losses mounted and as pension payments plummeted.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
The bail ruling arrives at a moment when many of the state’s most significant criminal justice reforms have already been rolled back.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Noun
With New Orleans’ vibrant costume culture and strong artist community, there was no shortage of fabric, trims, and creative materials to be share—though that early pipeline is shifting, as donations from film productions have begun to decline alongside the rollback of local tax incentives.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
The bigger shift may be the rollback of the workplace initiatives that had started to make corporate America a more accessible place to workers who didn’t look or act like the status quo.
—Beth Kowitt, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll back
Verb
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Calls for the Department of Homeland Security to be abolished and pushback on gang databases ignore the real threats to our communities.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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For example, Gonzales wants to abolish the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
Noun
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In a true Hollywood reversal of fortune that could end up in a recount or in court, Nithya Raman has taken the number #2 spot over Spencer Pratt for the November run-off.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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The labor union representing city police is also lobbying for a reversal of cuts that would eliminate four officer positions and two leadership positions.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The extension is expected to generate approximately $925,000 annually and will continue unless repealed by voters.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The provision was repealed in 1950, when the payroll tax rate finally rose.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The surrender to infectious disease that some of the worst among us contemplate is not inevitable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Uranus in Gemini is shaking up your third house of communication, choices and daily movement, while the North Node in Pisces activates your 12th house of closure, intuition and surrender.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The international airport in General Santos was temporarily shut due to the earthquake, and 17 domestic flights were canceled, civil aviation officials said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The county civil grand jury concluded the school board canceled the contract based on a misrepresentation of the facts, failed to act in students’ best interest, disparaged the school community and took actions that were supposed to be handled by district staff.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
Noun
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The group, formed in 2023, demands greater political rights for people of Kashmir and the abolition of the refugee seats on the grounds that the refugees have disproportionate influence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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The abolition of chattel slavery involved enormous societal upheaval, and eliminating cruelty to animals will require rebuilding our entire food industry.—
Ted Chiang,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers have died in the war, according to some Western intelligence reports, and hundreds of thousands more have left the country to avoid being drafted.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Noun
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In North Carolina, a 2024 study examining state enforcement laws found that despite 93% of cases meeting the conditions for gun relinquishment, the policy was enforced in only 37% of cases.—
Sativa Banks,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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Benjamin qualified for the national bee by winning the San Diego County Scripps Regional Spelling Bee in March, correctly spelling kenosis, the relinquishment of divine attributes by Jesus Christ in becoming human, in the 23rd round.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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“Roll back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20back. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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