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as in canceling
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 repealing
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 rescinding
With concerns about staffing shortages and fatigue, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) directed airports to cut some flights over a 10-day stretch, before rescinding the order after the shutdown ended.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
Pollen, March Madness and the NBA rescinding Luka Doncic’s 16th technical, thus avoiding a one-game suspension.
—Kevin Sherrington
mar. 23, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Arias added that any agreement would need to include rescinding about 700 job cuts that are expected to fall heavily on his members.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The grand jury called for specifics including rescinding the hikes, creating an independent compensation review panel and creating a better process for future hikes.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
But after a law firm and two legal advocacy groups, the Asian Law Caucus and the Sikh Coalition, sued on behalf of truckers, saying that the state didn't follow the proper process for rescinding their licenses, the state extended the expiration dates to March 6.
—CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
But after a law firm and two legal advocacy groups, the Asian Law Caucus and the Sikh Coalition, sued on behalf of truckers, saying that the state didn’t follow the proper process for rescinding their licenses, the state extended the expiration dates to March 6.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
On Thursday, a federal judge temporarily blocked the feds from rescinding those dollars.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
The agency initially proposed rescinding it in July last year.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
Pollen, March Madness and the NBA rescinding Luka Doncic’s 16th technical, thus avoiding a one-game suspension.
—Kevin Sherrington
mar. 23, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Arias added that any agreement would need to include rescinding about 700 job cuts that are expected to fall heavily on his members.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The grand jury called for specifics including rescinding the hikes, creating an independent compensation review panel and creating a better process for future hikes.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
But after a law firm and two legal advocacy groups, the Asian Law Caucus and the Sikh Coalition, sued on behalf of truckers, saying that the state didn't follow the proper process for rescinding their licenses, the state extended the expiration dates to March 6.
—CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
But after a law firm and two legal advocacy groups, the Asian Law Caucus and the Sikh Coalition, sued on behalf of truckers, saying that the state didn’t follow the proper process for rescinding their licenses, the state extended the expiration dates to March 6.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
On Thursday, a federal judge temporarily blocked the feds from rescinding those dollars.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
The agency initially proposed rescinding it in July last year.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescinding
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Indigo is one of a handful of airlines that are rerouting and canceling flights to avoid Pakistan’s airspace.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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Soundcore Earbuds Deal The Soundcore P31i earbuds pack flagship technology into a pocket-sized design, featuring adaptive noise cancelling that can silence up to 52dB of external roar.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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The president has gone so far as repealing a longtime scientific finding that climate change endangers public health and the environment.—
Matthew Daly,
San Antonio Express-News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Johnson, of the American Cancer Society, pushed back on arguments that repealing the program would save the state money.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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Californians are abandoning the Golden State, chiefly because of high housing costs and finding better luck at becoming homeowners elsewhere, a new study found.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Safari shut down in 1978 after passengers kept abandoning their Jeeps mid-trip.—
Abbey Briscoe,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The National Women’s Soccer League announced a new CBA in the summer of 2024 that included giving players agency on where they are traded and abolishing expansion and collegiate drafts.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Stratton cast herself as the most progressive choice, supporting policies such as a $25 minimum wage and abolishing ICE, and managed to overcome a significant financial disadvantage.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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The British government responded in February by revoking the accreditation of a Russian diplomat.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The administration has also put a restriction on the number of foreign nationals who can enter the country by revoking or denying tourist visas, as well as increasing immigration fees.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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That is why the Supreme Court’s recent decision overturning the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs brought an immediate sense of relief.—
Serena Sato,
Baltimore Sun,
31 Mar. 2026
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It's become a cornerstone of public school policy nationwide, but is being called into question again, and, with a stronger conservative majority on the Court than in 1982, overturning the ruling could radically reshape public education.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Democrats should commit to scrapping these taxes, which not only raise consumer prices but also slow growth, stifle competition and invite retaliation.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Thune has repeatedly ruled out scrapping the filibuster rules, which set a 60-vote threshold to advance most legislation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Mar. 2026
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Just before Sunday’s collision, controllers were dealing with another plane that had declared an emergency after aborting a takeoff and smelling an odor on the plane.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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Her behavior led to the pilots aborting takeoff.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Rescinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescinding. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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