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as in canceled
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as in repealed
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Recent Examples of rescinded
And on Tuesday, the mayor rescinded a TikTok ban for city agencies put in place by his predecessor, former Mayor Eric Adams, as first reported by POLITICO.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
The Fort Worth city council has rescinded part of a resolution that honorarily named a north Fort Worth thoroughfare after now disgraced civil rights icon Cesar Chavez.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Last summer, Republicans in Congress rescinded federal support over objections from public media advocates.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
For example, the Labor Department in May rescinded guidance put in place during the Biden administration that urged employers to be cautious before adding cryptocurrency and related digital assets like bitcoin, nonfungible tokens and meme coins to 401(k) plans.
—Sarah Agostino,stephanie Dhue,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Brussels’ favors can be rescinded, reinterpreted, or tied to conditions that complicate operations.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Fortunately, 40-point games don’t get rescinded, and neither does the fact that the Lakers haven’t lost consecutive games this month.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
But Monday will be the first time the 27-year-old guard has been punished by the league after having a 16th technical foul rescinded once before in 2023.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
Unless Doncic's technical is rescinded, he will be suspended for a game.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
The Fort Worth city council has rescinded part of a resolution that honorarily named a north Fort Worth thoroughfare after now disgraced civil rights icon Cesar Chavez.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Last summer, Republicans in Congress rescinded federal support over objections from public media advocates.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
For example, the Labor Department in May rescinded guidance put in place during the Biden administration that urged employers to be cautious before adding cryptocurrency and related digital assets like bitcoin, nonfungible tokens and meme coins to 401(k) plans.
—Sarah Agostino,stephanie Dhue,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Brussels’ favors can be rescinded, reinterpreted, or tied to conditions that complicate operations.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Fortunately, 40-point games don’t get rescinded, and neither does the fact that the Lakers haven’t lost consecutive games this month.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
But Monday will be the first time the 27-year-old guard has been punished by the league after having a 16th technical foul rescinded once before in 2023.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
Unless Doncic's technical is rescinded, he will be suspended for a game.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescinded
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Within days, statues were removed and celebrations cancelled or renamed, including events tied to the federal César Chavez Day on March 31.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The ski area has canceled the Wolf Creek Challenge Series Super G Race on April 4.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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That portion of the bill addressing proprietary business information will automatically be repealed on July 1, 2033.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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This is why then-President Richard Nixon signed an order mandating a 55 mph national speed limit in 1974, something Congress repealed only in 1995.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Access to software updates or features can be expensive, limited, or revoked, leaving devices that are still in perfect physical condition unusable or not worth the subscription cost.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revoked a ban that prevented the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and holding services.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Mar. 2026
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The post of prime minister was abolished, consolidating executive authority in the presidency.—
Roxane Razavi,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the four and a half decades since France abolished the death penalty, the guillotine itself has rarely been seen.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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But later that month, after several employees talked about quitting, the plan was abandoned.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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On Israel, which fringes on both the Left and the Right have increasingly abandoned, Gallego questioned those who want to defund defensive support to the Middle Eastern nation.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2026
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Wiemer's first hit was originally called out by first base umpire Marvin Hudson, but was overturned after a challenge by the Nationals.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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That pitch was the second in the at-bat that the Orioles correctly overturned, with catcher Adley Rutschman also correctly identifying a pitch called incorrectly by home plate umpire Chris Segal.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
30 Mar. 2026
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When money is guaranteed for injury, he is entitled to that money if his contract is scrapped as a result of a physical issue sustained while performing contractual services.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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The office of the vice president was scrapped in 1972 following a constitutional referendum.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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After roughly two weeks, the summons was voided, and the case was dropped.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Hearron, Coeytaux’s attorney, said no court has voided a California shield law in this way.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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