as in abolishes
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 rolls back
As the volume level increases, the equalization curve rolls back to ensure balance while preventing unpleasant distortion.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Trump’s action rolls back protections put in place by Presidents Bush, Obama and Biden which placed some of the same waters under the National Marine Sanctuary Act, ostensibly to protect fish stocks for future generations of fishermen.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 11 June 2026
That level of activity may seem unusual for May, but experts say that, increasingly, that is no longer the case as climate change rolls back the start date of what’s traditionally been considered the peak fire season.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
For those who fight for environmental justice, recent changes made to federal policy rolls back efforts to protect residents in neighborhoods long burdened by industrial pollution, as well as stalls job creation.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
The Wave Alpha rolls back to 16 overall functions from the 18 on the Wave Plus.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
Yet when spring training rolls back around next year, the Yankees’ promise to fans will begin anew and recent shortcomings will be ignored.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
As October rolls back around bringing vivid mountain colors with it, the hospitality industry is hanging its hopes on the return of tourists, ideally in numbers strong enough to carry them through the winter.
—Laura Hackett, NPR, 26 Sep. 2025
Known widely as the birthplace of East Coast surfing, the city’s wave-riding culture rolls back more than a century.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Trump’s action rolls back protections put in place by Presidents Bush, Obama and Biden which placed some of the same waters under the National Marine Sanctuary Act, ostensibly to protect fish stocks for future generations of fishermen.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 11 June 2026
That level of activity may seem unusual for May, but experts say that, increasingly, that is no longer the case as climate change rolls back the start date of what’s traditionally been considered the peak fire season.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
For those who fight for environmental justice, recent changes made to federal policy rolls back efforts to protect residents in neighborhoods long burdened by industrial pollution, as well as stalls job creation.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
The Wave Alpha rolls back to 16 overall functions from the 18 on the Wave Plus.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
Yet when spring training rolls back around next year, the Yankees’ promise to fans will begin anew and recent shortcomings will be ignored.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
As October rolls back around bringing vivid mountain colors with it, the hospitality industry is hanging its hopes on the return of tourists, ideally in numbers strong enough to carry them through the winter.
—Laura Hackett, NPR, 26 Sep. 2025
Known widely as the birthplace of East Coast surfing, the city’s wave-riding culture rolls back more than a century.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolls back
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Instead, this measure abolishes them.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Iranian parliament has just approved a law that abolishes prison sentences for those who had to leave Iran illegally.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
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The measure repeals provisions in Finland’s 1987 Nuclear Energy Act that banned the import, production, possession and detonation of nuclear explosives.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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To offset some of the cost of the cuts, the law repeals several existing tax credits and sales tax exemptions, including incentives tied to teleworking expenses, electric and hybrid vehicles, and medical equipment manufacturing.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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When American Airlines cancels a flight, the airline will rebook you on the next flight with available seats, according to its website.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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On the Airbnb website, every booking is covered with protections, offering rebooking options and sometimes refunds if the host doesn’t respond to communication, cancels last minute or lists the property inaccurately.—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Verb
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If the court strikes down such grace periods, the implications could extend well beyond California and 13 other states that give a grace period for regular ballots, depending on how the court ultimately rules.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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If the Court strikes down these specific tariffs, the CRFB estimates that total deficit reduction from tariff revenue would plummet to roughly $700 billion through 2035 on a conventional basis.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The goal is to deliver a form-fit-function replacement that avoids expensive system-level changes, which can require extensive certification and shipyard time across fleets.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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The jazz portion of the mural reflects the district’s most recognizable legacy but avoids relying solely on the figures most commonly associated with Kansas City music history.—
J.M. Banks
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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