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as in cancels
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 abolishes
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in 1933, Congress passed the 21st Amendment which repealed the Prohibition Amendment of 1919, thus making the sale, distribution, and use of alcohol legal once again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 renounces
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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as in cancellations
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
the long overdue repeal of laws prohibiting interracial marriage
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as in abolitions
the doing away with something by formal action
the repeal of Prohibition during Franklin D. Roosevelt's first term
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Recent Examples of repeals
Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The House bill, led by Fort Worth Republican Congressman Craig Goldman, repeals energy regulations related to home appliances that were set under the Biden administration.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
On Wednesday, the Senate debated and was expected to pass Senate Bill 298, a lengthy omnibus bill that, among other measures, repeals the 2024 law.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
The bill also repeals sanctions on Syria under the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
The law also repeals work exemptions for homeless people, veterans, and young adults exiting foster care, and limits states’ ability to waive the time limits on assistance for recipients in areas with few jobs.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
The House spending bill would use that power as a cudgel, halting congressional approval of FASB’s budget (see page 108) until the accounting agency repeals its new disclosure rules.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The trash and parking fee repeals might be uniquely attractive to a broad swath of San Diegans in a way that may not translate to competitive bidding changes or even pension reform.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Trump repeals landmark climate finding Connor Giffin is an environmental reporter for The Courier Journal.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
The new version repeals that provision, but gives gun owners broad protections against public officials.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Any vulnerable Republicans who does not vote in favor of tariff repeals will be hammered for bowing to Trump on an unpopular policy.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
Mandate repeals may set off an avalanche of other consequences.
—Allison Ong, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Boise’s ordinance repeals that section, making those streets subject to a default speed limit of 20 miles per hour.
—Idaho Statesman, 17 Dec. 2025
These partial repeals were less effective, producing smaller and less persistent increases in vaccination rates than those from total repeal.
—Anthony Bald, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
The Indiana State Teachers Association said the bill repeals long-standing protections for teachers who work in joint programs, interlocal agreements and special education cooperatives.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The House bill, led by Fort Worth Republican Congressman Craig Goldman, repeals energy regulations related to home appliances that were set under the Biden administration.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
On Wednesday, the Senate debated and was expected to pass Senate Bill 298, a lengthy omnibus bill that, among other measures, repeals the 2024 law.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
The bill also repeals sanctions on Syria under the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
The law also repeals work exemptions for homeless people, veterans, and young adults exiting foster care, and limits states’ ability to waive the time limits on assistance for recipients in areas with few jobs.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
The House spending bill would use that power as a cudgel, halting congressional approval of FASB’s budget (see page 108) until the accounting agency repeals its new disclosure rules.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
In agreeing to hear the pair of cases, the justices did not disturb the lower court rulings that blocked the repeals for now.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The trash and parking fee repeals might be uniquely attractive to a broad swath of San Diegans in a way that may not translate to competitive bidding changes or even pension reform.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Trump repeals landmark climate finding Connor Giffin is an environmental reporter for The Courier Journal.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
The new version repeals that provision, but gives gun owners broad protections against public officials.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Any vulnerable Republicans who does not vote in favor of tariff repeals will be hammered for bowing to Trump on an unpopular policy.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
Mandate repeals may set off an avalanche of other consequences.
—Allison Ong, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Boise’s ordinance repeals that section, making those streets subject to a default speed limit of 20 miles per hour.
—Idaho Statesman, 17 Dec. 2025
These partial repeals were less effective, producing smaller and less persistent increases in vaccination rates than those from total repeal.
—Anthony Bald, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repeals
Verb
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The plan cancels the Gateway lunar space station, with its resources being repurposed for the surface base.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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If an airline cancels a flight or a connection becomes impossible, passengers are typically entitled to rebook or request refunds, depending on the airline’s policies.—
Hana Al-Khodairi,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Instead, this measure abolishes them.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Iranian parliament has just approved a law that abolishes prison sentences for those who had to leave Iran illegally.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
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Its constitution renounces the right to wage war as a means of settling such disputes.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2026
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She’s also supported revising Japan’s pacifist constitution, particularly Article 9, which renounces war and bans military forces.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There was a noticeable 20-30% uptick in cancellations for Middle East routes from the travel agency’s Asian clients, with many quoting $450 non-refundable fare change fees on international trips being a top cancellation trigger.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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Others experience frustration with cancellations.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The group quickly abandons the car, leaving the infant alone with at least one of the car doors open for an hour.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Frates and some other Miamians want the YMCA of Greater Miami to take over the building and put in athletic facilities after the library abandons the building.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Simpler flight design The concept overturns the idea that shock waves must be reduced.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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The decision overturns decades of practice during which immigrants without criminal convictions typically received bond hearings during their immigration cases.—
Audrey McAvoy,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Each retiree withdraws $50,000 per year.—
Doug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Tax lien changes Fresh Start also introduced changes to how and when the IRS files and withdraws tax liens, and to the dollar amounts that trigger the issuance of a lien.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The approaching Easter holiday often means an increase in the purchase and gifting of live rabbits, and a resulting spike in abandonments.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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