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to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
the judge revoked the jail sentence when the defendant promised to do community service instead
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Recent Examples of revoked
Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
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
The company initially got the go ahead from the city’s development services department in November 2025, however, that permission was revoked soon after questions from neighbors revealed the city staffers had incorrectly interpreted the site’s land use rules.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
According to Celina police, the Texas Education Agency recently completed administrative action that permanently revoked Elliott's educator certificate.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
According to state law, permits are immediately revoked if a restaurant receives a score of less than 70%.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
His license has been revoked since December 2015, according to the state Department of Public Safety.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Pollack said the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control granted and then revoked a license permitting the Venezuelan government to pay his legal fees.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The state formally revoked Stubbs' driver's license.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
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
The company initially got the go ahead from the city’s development services department in November 2025, however, that permission was revoked soon after questions from neighbors revealed the city staffers had incorrectly interpreted the site’s land use rules.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
According to Celina police, the Texas Education Agency recently completed administrative action that permanently revoked Elliott's educator certificate.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
According to state law, permits are immediately revoked if a restaurant receives a score of less than 70%.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
His license has been revoked since December 2015, according to the state Department of Public Safety.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Pollack said the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control granted and then revoked a license permitting the Venezuelan government to pay his legal fees.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The state formally revoked Stubbs' driver's license.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revoked
Verb
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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
Verb
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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
Adjective
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Leaving Polis off the guest list of a recent governors’ dinner at the White House was the latest slap in the face of many that include rescinded federal grants, a vetoed water bill, rejected disaster fund requests, and the loss of two federal agencies.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Transparency instead of testing Where the vetoed SB 1047 would have mandated safety testing and kill switches for AI systems, the new law focuses on disclosure.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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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
Adjective
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Three other vehicles with human drivers then appeared to illegally pass the stopped bus.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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The truck crossed into the eastbound lane and crashed into the stopped Kia, striking the three pedestrians, CHP said.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After a series of mishaps, including a sandstorm, mechanical problems and a helicopter collision, the operation was aborted.—
Sheena Samu,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Officials said the fire truck was responding to another aircraft operated by United Airlines, which had reported an odor issue and aborted its scheduled takeoff.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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General Manager Ken Holland hinted at potentially being done after trading center Phillip Danault for a draft pick in December and acquiring Panarin at a suppressed price in February, though he has been known to under-promise often and, sometimes, over-deliver.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Supervising sound editor Alastair Sirkett told IndieWire that Peter Claffey’s big, former-rugby-player frame really helps that moment sing with suppressed panic.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Revoked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revoked. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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