as in abolishing
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 rolling back
Tuesday's vote was the first of three planned by Democrats and a handful of Republicans aimed at rolling back the president's tariff policies.
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NPR, 28 Oct. 2025
The extension of the expiring Obamacare tax credits have been a focus for Democrats, along with rolling back Medicaid cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2025
This is a sister organization to the Heritage Foundation, the think tank behind Project 2025—a sweeping conservative policy blueprint aimed at reshaping the federal government by expanding presidential power, dismantling parts of the civil service, and rolling back regulations across agencies.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Since January, Trump and governors in many red states have been rolling back diversity initiatives that grew to prominence around 2020 amid social justice protests, but have roots dating back to the Civil Rights era.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Many boycotts were organized in response to companies rolling back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Trump's second administration has prioritized rolling back protections for transgender people, including trying to bar trans women from playing sports, banning transgender troops from the military and limiting the ability to have government IDs that match their identity.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Friday’s high-stakes call was the first conversation between the leaders since June with the future of TikTok and a possible extension of an ongoing trade deal rolling back some tariffs and export controls high on the agenda.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
Populist governments in Europe and the United States are rolling back climate rules and weaponizing green regulation as a cultural wedge.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
NPR, 28 Oct. 2025
The extension of the expiring Obamacare tax credits have been a focus for Democrats, along with rolling back Medicaid cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2025
This is a sister organization to the Heritage Foundation, the think tank behind Project 2025—a sweeping conservative policy blueprint aimed at reshaping the federal government by expanding presidential power, dismantling parts of the civil service, and rolling back regulations across agencies.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Since January, Trump and governors in many red states have been rolling back diversity initiatives that grew to prominence around 2020 amid social justice protests, but have roots dating back to the Civil Rights era.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Many boycotts were organized in response to companies rolling back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Trump's second administration has prioritized rolling back protections for transgender people, including trying to bar trans women from playing sports, banning transgender troops from the military and limiting the ability to have government IDs that match their identity.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Friday’s high-stakes call was the first conversation between the leaders since June with the future of TikTok and a possible extension of an ongoing trade deal rolling back some tariffs and export controls high on the agenda.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
Populist governments in Europe and the United States are rolling back climate rules and weaponizing green regulation as a cultural wedge.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolling back
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DeSantis has repeatedly spoken in support of abolishing state property taxes entirely, an option that is still being considered by lawmakers—though a recent survey showed that a majority of Floridians do not back such drastic action.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Both Biss and Abughazaleh support abolishing ICE, and the winner of their primary will be heavily favored to hold a seat whose voters backed Kamala Harris by 37 points last year.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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But this summer, via special election, voters overwhelmingly supported repealing the review board and limited the city’s ability to outsource library services.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Proponents of repealing the Gulf and Iraq War authorizations for the use of military force from 1991 and 2002, respectively, may finally have a victory on their hands.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Many Latinos are canceling doctor appointments to head off possible confrontation with immigration enforcement officials.—
Phillip Reese,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Ali airport also shutdown overnight, canceling 21 flights or 16% of the day's total flights, according to the airport's executive director Dann Mann.—
Connor Giffin,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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The suit claims the law is a violation of the Second Amendment of the Constitution because of previous Supreme Court rulings striking down bans on handguns.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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If a court issues a final ruling striking down the SAVE plan, which is a very real possibility, then borrowers may have to quickly change repayment plans.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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These risks have prompted the United States, China, and other spacefaring nations to develop advanced systems for tracking, avoiding, and potentially removing orbital debris.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Maximize calcium absorption by pairing it with vitamin D, healthy fats, and proper timing, while avoiding absorption blockers such as high-oxalate foods and excessive caffeine.—
Trang Tran,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Rolling back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolling%20back. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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