rollbacks

noun

plural of rollback
as in reversals

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Recent Examples of rollbacks Like many of the other rollbacks to key conservation laws, Monday’s rollback of NEPA will likely face legal challenges. — Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rollbacks
  1. reversals
  2. relinquishments
Noun
  • These stark reversals on sports betting reflect a broader shift in public opinion.
    — Josh Appel, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Those reversals come while at least part of the world community is reexamining the past.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of reversals
Noun
  • So far this year, Paws Chicago has seen a 28% increase in pet relinquishments.
    — Ash-har Quraishi, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
  • But in 2022, when people returned to their offices or got new jobs and work schedules changed, the San Clemente shelter relinquishments jumped 87%, with 131 animals dropped off.
    — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 25 Nov. 2025
Definition of relinquishments

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“Rollbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rollbacks. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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