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as in cancelled
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
the company called the furniture store to repeal the order for six new desks
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as in abolished
to put an end to by formal action
in 1933, Congress passed the 21st Amendment which repealed the Prohibition Amendment of 1919, thus making the sale, distribution, and use of alcohol legal once again
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as in retracted
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)
if I find that you have been lying about this, I'll instantly repeal every promise I made to you
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Recent Examples of repealed
Initially, officials issued a tsunami warning for some coastal areas, although this was repealed a few hours later.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
In 2017, after backlash and boycotts, lawmakers repealed the requirement.
—Madison Czopek, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
Because these student loan forgiveness programs were established by Congress, they cannot be repealed through the regulatory process.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
This year, 68% of voters supported Proposition 36, which in effect repealed the 2014 measure.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Laws passed by Congress remain binding until they are repealed or amended by Congress or struck down by the courts.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
This policy was repealed by President Joe Biden's Justice Department.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Businesses would remain legally required to comply unless the law itself is repealed or permanently enjoined by the courts.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
It could be repealed only through a Constitutional amendment, which is not feasible.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
In 2017, after backlash and boycotts, lawmakers repealed the requirement.
—Madison Czopek, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
Because these student loan forgiveness programs were established by Congress, they cannot be repealed through the regulatory process.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
This year, 68% of voters supported Proposition 36, which in effect repealed the 2014 measure.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Laws passed by Congress remain binding until they are repealed or amended by Congress or struck down by the courts.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
This policy was repealed by President Joe Biden's Justice Department.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Businesses would remain legally required to comply unless the law itself is repealed or permanently enjoined by the courts.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
It could be repealed only through a Constitutional amendment, which is not feasible.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repealed
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Arizona voters abolished the use of the gas chamber after a controversial execution in 1992.Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Some initial research finds that employment levels for workers with disabilities actually go up when the low wage is abolished.Emily Peck, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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The university has canceled all on-campus finals and announced remaining students would be allowed to leave on Wednesday morning.Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The university canceled final exams for the week.Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Clinton's second choice to lead the DOJ, federal Judge Kimba Wood, withdrew over a similar situation.Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, after the surgery, Mangione withdrew from friends and family, and his family later reached out to them in search of him.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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By Wednesday morning, Albertsons abandoned the merger and filed a lawsuit against Kroger, alleging a willful breach of contract for not doing enough to win regulatory approval for the merger.Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tesla deliveries are below expectations, Volvo has moved back its 2030 100% EV timeline, General Motors abandoned its 1-million-vehicle 2025 sales goal, and Ford has shifted some EV production back to internal combustion vehicles, the note reported.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Shackled at the hands and feet and wearing an orange jumpsuit with DOC emblazoned on the back, Mangione was escorted by officers out of court after being denied bail.John Miller, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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France denied the allegations made in the article in an Instagram video posted on March 8.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Pensions can be revoked only in cases where the employee has been convicted of a crime related to their employment.Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 10 Dec. 2024
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German historian Roland Paul discovered documents showing that when Friedrich later attempted to return to Germany, authorities revoked his citizenship and ordered him to leave the country over his draft evasion.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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That announcement appeared to be contradicted by Sheinbaum.Chris Irvine, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Nov. 2024
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The former president has denied authorizing extrajudicial killings under his anti-drug crusade, but some of his public statements have contradicted his denials.Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Repealed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repealed. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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