as in abolished
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 rolled back
Teams deemed the valve needed to be replaced and the rocket needed to be rolled back from the pad to Boeing’s Vertical Integration Facility.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
But many of Lamont’s fellow Democrats in the House and Senate majorities have said those savings rules should be rolled back somewhat to permit greater investments year after year in child care and other core services, including health care, education and municipal aid.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
That problem couldn't be fixed on the pad, so the Artemis 2 stack was rolled back to the VAB for repairs.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Now, those local efforts are being rolled back.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Health benefits, child care assistance and other services were rolled back for the poorest Californians and the state is contemplating keeping those cutbacks in place in the coming year.
—Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
No one wants the objectives to be entirely rolled back or for the state to step away from climate leadership.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
One cannot deny that this has really rolled back the program considerably.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
The decrees rolled back by Kast’s administration had been signed during the government of left-wing former Chilean leader Gabriel Boric, whom Kast replaced as president earlier this month.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
But many of Lamont’s fellow Democrats in the House and Senate majorities have said those savings rules should be rolled back somewhat to permit greater investments year after year in child care and other core services, including health care, education and municipal aid.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
That problem couldn't be fixed on the pad, so the Artemis 2 stack was rolled back to the VAB for repairs.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Now, those local efforts are being rolled back.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Health benefits, child care assistance and other services were rolled back for the poorest Californians and the state is contemplating keeping those cutbacks in place in the coming year.
—Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
No one wants the objectives to be entirely rolled back or for the state to step away from climate leadership.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
One cannot deny that this has really rolled back the program considerably.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
The decrees rolled back by Kast’s administration had been signed during the government of left-wing former Chilean leader Gabriel Boric, whom Kast replaced as president earlier this month.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolled back
Verb
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The post of prime minister was abolished, consolidating executive authority in the presidency.—
Roxane Razavi,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the four and a half decades since France abolished the death penalty, the guillotine itself has rarely been seen.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That portion of the bill addressing proprietary business information will automatically be repealed on July 1, 2033.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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This is why then-President Richard Nixon signed an order mandating a 55 mph national speed limit in 1974, something Congress repealed only in 1995.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Within days, statues were removed and celebrations cancelled or renamed, including events tied to the federal César Chavez Day on March 31.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The ski area has canceled the Wolf Creek Challenge Series Super G Race on April 4.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan, which was struck down by a federal court earlier this month, have been in forbearance since July 2024 as a legal battle played out in courts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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By contrast, laws that appear designed to impede on a religion have been struck down.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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