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 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.
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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
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 House spending bill would use that power as a cudgel, halting congressional approval of FASB’s budget (see page 108) until the accounting agency repeals its new disclosure rules.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Miami cancels school, orders state of emergency About 10 minutes to the west, the community of Miami was also recovering from intense flooding.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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After her family cancels holiday plans at the last minute, Nell decides to spend the week of Christmas having fun on her own!—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If the court strikes down the Colorado law, then a law meant to protect LGBTQ+ minors will be invalidated while one deemed harmful to trans minors will stand.—
Timothy R. Holbrook,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
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What consumers could expect If the Supreme Court strikes down the tariffs, the decision would not spell relief for consumers this holiday season, as import and inventory decisions for that time of year were made months ago, according to Tripathi.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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As long as Lagway avoids turnovers, the Gators will have a chance in the fourth quarter to steal a big SEC win.—
Matt Hayes,
USA TODAY,
3 Oct. 2025
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Supporting Jones with a stingy defense and a run-heavy offense that ensures balance and avoids placing too much pressure on the quarterback’s shoulders, Steichen has the Colts atop the AFC South standings with a 3-1 record.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Rolls back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolls%20back. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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