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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
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.
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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 board voted to accept the resignation and appointed an interim superintendent, before rescinding that appointment days later and reinstating Weaver to his old position.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The agency initially proposed rescinding it in July last year.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency will issue a final rule rescinding a 2009 government declaration known as the endangerment finding.
—Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Amid this tension, Mayor Mamdani faces backlash for rescinding the city's formal antisemitism definition.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
But in late December, Lucas sent a final rule rescinding the entire document to the White House Office of Management and Budget for approval, and received the green light early this year.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 22 Jan. 2026
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 board voted to accept the resignation and appointed an interim superintendent, before rescinding that appointment days later and reinstating Weaver to his old position.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The agency initially proposed rescinding it in July last year.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency will issue a final rule rescinding a 2009 government declaration known as the endangerment finding.
—Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Amid this tension, Mayor Mamdani faces backlash for rescinding the city's formal antisemitism definition.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
But in late December, Lucas sent a final rule rescinding the entire document to the White House Office of Management and Budget for approval, and received the green light early this year.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescinding
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Airplane cabins aren’t exactly known for being quiet, which is where Tozo’s noise-canceling earbuds come in handy.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the loss of manpower, VOA cut its broadcast infrastructure, canceling contracts with satellite providers last year to broadcast into Middle Eastern countries, according to VOA employees.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 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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The measure appears likely to appear on the ballot because the sponsors, the Lincoln Club Business League, plan to rely on the much lower threshold required under state law for measures repealing taxes and fees.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Following that model means abandoning the democratic opposition within that country and installing a compliant puppet within the context of the existing regime.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Some lawmakers are leaving to chase higher office or abandoning Springfield politics altogether.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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John Cornyn is a coward who has refused to support abolishing the filibuster to pass this bill.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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John Cornyn is a coward who has refused to support abolishing the filibuster to pass this bill.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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The caucus and the Sikh Coalition had originally filed a lawsuit in December 2025, alleging California did not follow the proper process and broke state law by revoking the licenses.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Sanctions end | Obama signs an executive order revoking sanctions against Iran that were originally designed as consequences for its nuclear weapons program.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
1 Mar. 2026
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Spoelstra used his coach’s challenge on an offensive foul committed by Adebayo that Miami had zero chance of overturning.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
14 Mar. 2026
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Five tornadoes ripped through parts of three Eastern North Carolina counties on Thursday, March 12, injuring a person in a home, tearing roofs, slicing trees and overturning campers, the National Weather Service reported late Friday.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Big 12 is reportedly scrapping the court for Friday’s semifinals.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Vietnam is also considering scrapping its tariffs on fuel imports.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Her behavior led to the pilots aborting takeoff.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
2 Jan. 2026
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An investigation by the Spanish outlet La Marea uncovered contracts that restricted women’s movements during pregnancy, including clauses prohibiting travel abroad or aborting the fetus.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Nov. 2025
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“Rescinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescinding. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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