as in to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
lobbyists for the industry pressured the legislators to roll back the new automotive safety standards
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Recent Examples of roll back
Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 3 Feb. 2026
Then the lineup rolled back to the top — and the Bears’ two outstanding 106-pounders.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Christopher Harris, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
But top Republicans in the White House have yet to announce any major rollback of their aggressive immigration enforcement tactics.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Kennedy has long been vocal about his antivaccine views and has made several moves to roll back access to vaccines since taking the helm at HHS.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 3 Feb. 2026
Then the lineup rolled back to the top — and the Bears’ two outstanding 106-pounders.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
The intersection remains closed while crews wait for a specialized rollback truck capable of removing the aircraft from the roadway.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
But top Republicans in the White House have yet to announce any major rollback of their aggressive immigration enforcement tactics.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll back
Verb
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Hindley, Catherine’s elder brother, is abolished entirely — his vices reassigned to the father.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Nexstar is seeking a waiver from the FCC from the 39% cap, while the agency is considering whether to raise that threshold or abolish it altogether.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Lyft launched Lyft Teen on Monday, a feature that allows 13- to 17-year-olds to hail rides on the app, a reversal of the company’s policy requiring adult supervision for minors.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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And former President Joe Biden made naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal medication, available over the counter.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That means repealing private school voucher programs, protecting the separation of church and state, and keeping public funds in public institutions.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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This law, which includes stricter punishments for those who don't comply, repealed a 2001 ordinance on kite flying.—
Betsy Joles,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Celtics score six more points per game (116) than the Rockets surrender (110).—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The firm’s lawyers also stood by the congresswoman’s side after her surrender last November and at subsequent hearings where she was scheduled to be arraigned.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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To avoid this, cancel and sign in to YouTube on your computer.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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China retaliated by canceling flights, restricting imports of Japanese seafood and ramping up military patrols, among other measures.—
Yumi Asada,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In 1986, during a summit meeting in Iceland, Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev and President Ronald Reagan surprised their staffs as well as the world by pledging the abolition of all nuclear weapons.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the past year, their silence broken by the abolition of the police force, residents have started trading stories.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In response, Moreno signed a voluntary relinquishment of Spa Bar’s massage establishment license in July.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
10 Dec. 2025
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But in 2022, when people returned to their offices or got new jobs and work schedules changed, the San Clemente shelter relinquishments jumped 87%, with 131 animals dropped off.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
25 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Avian influenza continues to cause significant mortality in wild birds, prompting the Arkansas Department of Agriculture to recommend avoiding contact with wild birds.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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During warmer months, when the path is crowded with tourists in leisure mode, anyone who walks with a purpose should avoid the Bridge at all costs.—
Katie James Watkinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Roll back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20back. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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