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verb

present tense third-person singular of repeal
1
as in cancels
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to) the company called the furniture store to repeal the order for six new desks

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2
as in abolishes
to put an end to by formal action in 1933, Congress passed the 21st Amendment which repealed the Prohibition Amendment of 1919, thus making the sale, distribution, and use of alcohol legal once again

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3
as in renounces
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to) if I find that you have been lying about this, I'll instantly repeal every promise I made to you

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repeals

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noun

plural of repeal
1
as in cancellations
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to the long overdue repeal of laws prohibiting interracial marriage

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2
as in abolitions
the doing away with something by formal action the repeal of Prohibition during Franklin D. Roosevelt's first term

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Recent Examples of repeals
Verb
The measure repeals provisions in Finland’s 1987 Nuclear Energy Act that banned the import, production, possession and detonation of nuclear explosives. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026 To offset some of the cost of the cuts, the law repeals several existing tax credits and sales tax exemptions, including incentives tied to teleworking expenses, electric and hybrid vehicles, and medical equipment manufacturing. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 May 2026 The Indiana State Teachers Association said the bill repeals long-standing protections for teachers who work in joint programs, interlocal agreements and special education cooperatives. — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026 The House bill, led by Fort Worth Republican Congressman Craig Goldman, repeals energy regulations related to home appliances that were set under the Biden administration. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026 On Wednesday, the Senate debated and was expected to pass Senate Bill 298, a lengthy omnibus bill that, among other measures, repeals the 2024 law. — Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026 The law also repeals work exemptions for homeless people, veterans, and young adults exiting foster care, and limits states’ ability to waive the time limits on assistance for recipients in areas with few jobs. — Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025 The House spending bill would use that power as a cudgel, halting congressional approval of FASB’s budget (see page 108) until the accounting agency repeals its new disclosure rules. — Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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In agreeing to hear the pair of cases, the justices did not disturb the lower court rulings that blocked the repeals for now. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026 The trash and parking fee repeals might be uniquely attractive to a broad swath of San Diegans in a way that may not translate to competitive bidding changes or even pension reform. — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026 Trump repeals landmark climate finding Connor Giffin is an environmental reporter for The Courier Journal. — Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026 The new version repeals that provision, but gives gun owners broad protections against public officials. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026 Any vulnerable Republicans who does not vote in favor of tariff repeals will be hammered for bowing to Trump on an unpopular policy. — Emily Brooks, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026 Mandate repeals may set off an avalanche of other consequences. — Allison Ong, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026 Boise’s ordinance repeals that section, making those streets subject to a default speed limit of 20 miles per hour. — Idaho Statesman, 17 Dec. 2025 These partial repeals were less effective, producing smaller and less persistent increases in vaccination rates than those from total repeal. — Anthony Bald, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repeals
  1. cancels
  2. abolishes
  3. renounces
  4. cancellations
  5. abandons
  6. overturns
  7. withdraws
  8. abandonments
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  • Nobody enjoys the friend who confirms twice and cancels an hour out, or the collaborator who vanishes mid-project.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Trump cancels Iran strikes at countries' request ahead of Monday negotiations.
    — , FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
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  • The Schengen Area is an agreement between 29 European countries that abolishes passport controls and allows people to travel across European borders without providing documents.
    — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Attorney Monica Restanio, whose arguments in court for the Venezuelan family were responsible for winning the ruling that abolishes the minor issue, said she was thrilled.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
Definition of abolishes
Verb
  • Japan has recently taken steps to expand its defense posture, including lifting its ban on lethal arms exports and mulling changes to Article 9 of its constitution, which renounces war and the maintenance of armed forces.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 31 May 2026
  • Miami will have the ability to use multiple sizable salary cap exceptions if Wiggins opts out or if Wiggins stays but Miami renounces Powell, which remove his cap hold and eliminate his Bird rights.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of renounces
Noun
  • And that means passengers are frequently left with little choice but to be prepared for delays and cancellations in hot weather.
    — Emma Balleste, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Weather conditions also led to some event cancelations in the Aurora area.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of cancellations
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  • Pantani, as so often in his career, crashes and abandons the race.
    — Duncan Alexander, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • When Moore finally abandons the pretense and focuses in earnest on his presidential ambitions, the damage to Maryland will be incalculable and likely irreparable.
    — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2026
Definition of abandons
Verb
  • The decision effectively overturns a state law that banned electronic records in all but a few types of cases, opening the door to recordings as California faces a severe shortage of court reporters.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • When someone falls into the Chicago River, jumps from a bridge, overturns a kayak, or becomes trapped beneath the surface, the Chicago Fire Department's Marine Unit is often among the first crews called to respond.
    — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of overturns
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  • If a friend withdraws, reach out softly and offer clear help without pressure.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • If Miller withdraws by Wednesday, Republicans can hold a special election to replace him on the ballot.
    — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of withdraws
Noun
  • The marmoset is thought to have been dumped by its owner, prompting animal welfare officers to warn of further abandonments as a result of a recent change in the law surrounding the keeping of primates in England.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • News of the abandonments has prompted outrage on social media, with many calling for the person to be prosecuted when caught.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
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