1
as in to cancel
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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2
as in to abolish
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 rescind
But the directive targeting Paul Weiss was rescinded after it and Mr. Trump reached an agreement under which the firm agreed to provide $40 million in pro bono legal services for causes that the administration supports, among other assurances.
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2025
Unions representing public employees have seen a surge in new members this year as the White House has been cutting employees and rescinding benefits like remote work, the New York Times reported.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Maryland educators are reeling at the loss of more than $400 million in funds suddenly rescinded by the U.S. Department of Education.
—Kate Cimini, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2025
Military Pullback in Europe Militarily, Trump could rescind the large presence the U.S. military has for decades maintained in Europe without making formal pronouncements about NATO.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2025
Unions representing public employees have seen a surge in new members this year as the White House has been cutting employees and rescinding benefits like remote work, the New York Times reported.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Maryland educators are reeling at the loss of more than $400 million in funds suddenly rescinded by the U.S. Department of Education.
—Kate Cimini, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2025
Military Pullback in Europe Militarily, Trump could rescind the large presence the U.S. military has for decades maintained in Europe without making formal pronouncements about NATO.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescind
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About 1,200 jobs are expected to be cut at NIH as part of the layoffs at the Health and Human Services Department, and the administration also has canceled hundreds of NIH grants to scientists around the country.—
Sara Moniuszko,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Universal was fined $1.3 million by state regulators in 2013 for canceling customers’ policies without justification and shifting profits to affiliate companies.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves (R.) has signed legislation to abolish the state’s income tax.—
Douglas Carswell,
National Review,
2 Apr. 2025
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Democrats who previously demanded that the Senate abolish the filibuster are now furious that the party didn’t use it.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
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His parole was revoked, and he was returned to prison.—
Jason Kravarik,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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But weeks into office, Noem revoked the TPS extension for a large group of Venezuelans on Feb. 3, effective April 7.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Following Trump’s April 2 speech, McConnell kept his promise to Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine and voted for his Senate resolution to repeal the emergency declaration that allowed Trump to place tariffs on Canada.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The site currently gives a 5 percent chance that Trump will either sign a bill into law aiming to repeal or alter the 22nd Amendment, or that the Supreme Court will rule in a way that allows a president to serve more than two terms by July 31, 2025.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Heading them is none other than Robert Keller, who wasn’t killed after all, and now blames his big bro for abandoning him.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Indonesian government was floating a moratorium to stop the construction of new hotels, villas and nightclubs in Bali, in an effort to curb over tourism—an idea that was abandoned at the start of the year.—
Michelle Tchea,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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The decision overturned a lower court ruling that had required their reinstatement, supporting Trump's efforts to downsize the federal workforce.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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He was released after a court overturned his 40-year sentence for the kidnapping and killing of Camarena.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The bill passed in the Senate last session and was included in an original continuing resolution in the House but was scrapped during negotiations.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
2 Apr. 2025
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January/February’s installment was also scrapped for financial reasons (though the Los Angeles wildfires would have canceled the tour anyway).—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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Most recipients must vacate by Thursday morning, according to WTVT.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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In a short decision issued Monday, the high court vacated the order of D.C. Federal Judge James Boasberg that had prevented Homeland Security from sending Venezuelan migrants to a Salvadoran mega-prison.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Rescind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescind. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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