1
as in to cancel
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
the library refused to rescind its decision to include the controversial book in its collection
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2
as in to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
the new mayor vowed not to seek to rescind existing laws prohibiting smoking in the city's public places
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Recent Examples of rescind
Amazon and the other companies that had made offers to Lee then rescinded them.
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Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 9 Mar. 2025
According to the document, the HHS would rescind the practice of giving members of the public a chance to comment on the agency’s initiatives.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
If such information is discovered by Sponsor after a winner has received notice of his prize and before the prize is awarded, Sponsor may rescind the prize in its entirety.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2025
Last year, Assemblymember Josh Hoover, R-Folsom, requested an audit of the timing, legality and cost associated with rescinding full telework privileges to state employees.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2025
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Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 9 Mar. 2025
According to the document, the HHS would rescind the practice of giving members of the public a chance to comment on the agency’s initiatives.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
If such information is discovered by Sponsor after a winner has received notice of his prize and before the prize is awarded, Sponsor may rescind the prize in its entirety.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2025
Last year, Assemblymember Josh Hoover, R-Folsom, requested an audit of the timing, legality and cost associated with rescinding full telework privileges to state employees.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescind
Verb
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South Korean law allows prosecutors to continue to hold a suspect while pursuing an appeal, even after the suspect's arrest is canceled by a court.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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First, the Eye network canceled the FBI spinoffs FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Yet even as years’ worth of political backlash has drowned out calls to defund or abolish forces, perceptions of police shaped by tragedies like George Floyd and Uvalde aren’t so easily forgotten.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
12 Mar. 2025
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But the administration's efforts to abolish federal agencies authorized by Congress are likely to meet the same fate as their attempts to stiff USAID contractors.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Bumgardner’s license was revoked for 24 hours, and he was released after being ordered to appear in court next week.—
Julia Bonavita,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Education Department cannot simply revoke forgiveness from someone overnight without going through the proper rulemaking (and overcoming legal hurdles).—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Targets: cities, counties The governor says his copycat state-level DOGE will audit cities and counties, colleges and universities, repeal 70 as-yet unspecified state boards, fire hundreds of state employees.—
Orlando Sentinel,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2025
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Project 2025 calls for downsizing more monuments and repealing the Antiquities Act.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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The decision, however, has been the subject of apparent criticism from SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, who have claimed Williams and Wilmore were abandoned by the Biden administration.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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After Rubio’s orders to stop work, the cleanup crews were forced to abandon the site, and, for weeks, all that was covering the contaminated dirt were tarps, which at one point blew off in the wind.—
Anna Maria Barry-Jester,
ProPublica,
17 Mar. 2025
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More revenge could come: ANALYSIS Despite his claims, legal experts told ABC News that Trump does not have the power to overturn Biden's actions.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2025
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Last year, his conviction was overturned by the New York court of appeals and a retrial was ordered.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Shortly after the editorial page decision was announced nearly two weeks ago, another Post story on the issue, by media columnist Erik Wemple, was scrapped, according to the Gene Pool, a blog written by former Post writer Gene Weingarten.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2025
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Trump Should Work with Congress on BSA Reform Congress could amend the BSA to maintain its record-keeping requirements while scrapping its reporting requirements.—
Norbert Michel,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Maybe the priceless collection would be much safer downtown in the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, which will soon be vacated?—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2025
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Such certificates are often pursued after a conviction has been vacated and as a precursor to a lawsuit.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Rescind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescind. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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