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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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
That early release was later rescinded by Gov. Tina Kotek in 2023 after Calhoun became a suspect in the homicide investigations.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
In a separate move, Trump in June signed three Congressional Review Act resolutions rescinding those California EV mandates — as well as rules related to diesel engines.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
But then the Trump administration rescinded her appointment after far-right activist Laura Loomer denounced the hiring, apparently outraged over Easterly’s work to dispel election disinformation.
—PC Magazine, 1 Aug. 2025
Hamilton County commissioners rescinded a previous Paycor Stadium lease agreement and approved a revised version one day later.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 2 Aug. 2025
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
In a separate move, Trump in June signed three Congressional Review Act resolutions rescinding those California EV mandates — as well as rules related to diesel engines.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
But then the Trump administration rescinded her appointment after far-right activist Laura Loomer denounced the hiring, apparently outraged over Easterly’s work to dispel election disinformation.
—PC Magazine, 1 Aug. 2025
Hamilton County commissioners rescinded a previous Paycor Stadium lease agreement and approved a revised version one day later.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescind
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After the players strike in August 1994 led Selig to cancel the stretch run and postseason, fans rightfully avoided going to ballparks in ’95 and ’96.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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Stephan Winkelmann, the CEO of Lamborghini, said customers are demanding piercing V12s and V8s in their garages, forcing him to cancel the company's plan to build all-electric supercars and SUVs.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
24 Aug. 2025
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But abolishing a property tax would fully freeze younger and lower-income folks out of the housing market because, in part, higher property taxes often lead to lower home prices, which reduces the down payment required for a homebuyer seeking a mortgage.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
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One way not to do that—to take yet another example from this Administration—would be to end the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program, which started during President Barack Obama’s second term and came to a close in March, when the U.S.D.A. abolished it.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
21 Aug. 2025
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On Friday, Ball, who has been in federal custody since his pretrial release was revoked June 2, was escorted into Chief U.S. District Judge Kristine G. Baker's courtroom and was seated with his attorney, Thomas Church of Atlanta.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Aug. 2025
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On his first day back in office for his second term in January, Trump revoked the security clearances of dozens of former officials, including Bolton.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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His platform includes slashing government bureaucracy, repealing pensions and reducing water costs.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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Another reason this increase might not last for the full 400 years? GOP lawmakers are trying to repeal the law, an effort that could succeed if a Republican replaces Evers as governor and Republicans maintain legislative control.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The second leg of the last-16 tie between Argentine side Independiente and Universidad de Chile in Buenos Aires was abandoned in the 48th minute due to security concerns after rival fans clashed in the stands.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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But Roberts abandoned them in the entirety, leaving Barrett to cast the deciding vote.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Supreme Court on Thursday overturned by a 5-4 decision a lower court order, deciding at least temporarily that the National Institutes of Health does not need to continue paying out approximately $783 million in research grants to projects that the NIH has since stopped funding.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
21 Aug. 2025
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Knox and Sollecito’s murder convictions were overturned again by Italy’s highest court of appeals, bringing her legal saga to an end.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
21 Aug. 2025
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But those plans were scrapped after the developer disagreed with its equity partner over how to move forward, according to previous Statesman reporting.—
Katherine Jones,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Aug. 2025
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After extending the pilot for an extra year, the agency scrapped the offering in 2016.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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This was the result of a lengthy interview process for the finalists for the post vacated by the irreplaceable Richard Christiansen.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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Two families living near the property were reportedly asked to vacate ahead of William and Kate’s move, Fox News Digital reported.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Rescind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescind. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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