rescind

verb

ri-ˈsind How to pronounce rescind (audio)
Definition of rescindnext
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 In Illinois, the state initially allowed then tried to rescind growing in outdoor screen houses for two cannabis companies — Green Thumb Industries (GTI) Rock Island and Nature’s Grace and Wellness. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 On July 6, reports stated that Harry was offered and had accepted an invite to stay at Buckingham Palace—but the invite was reportedly rescinded due to the lateness of his RSVP. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026 The Los Angeles City Council has rescinded camping bans on a dozen locations in Hollywood, Echo Park and Silver Lake at the urging of the area’s council member, who called the bans ineffective in addressing homelessness. — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 The couple allege that Jacques, who represents Sjöö’s estate, breached contract conditions in selling the paintings to them and subsequently rescinding the sale. — News Desk, Artforum, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rescind
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescind
  1. cancel
  2. abolish
  3. revoke
  4. repeal
  5. abandon
  6. overturn
  7. scrap
  8. vacate
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  • Town leaders canceled their contract with Flock Safety, saying a legal review found the agreement violated state law.
    — Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The franchise was canceled after a 2006 Texas operation in which Rockwall County assistant district attorney Louis Conradt died by suicide as authorities and the show’s crew closed in on his home.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of cancel
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  • Japan has faced growing criticism over its use of the death penalty, as a majority of the international community has abolished capital punishment.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Calls to abolish capital punishment or increase transparency have grown after the 2024 acquittal of the world’s longest-serving death-row inmate, Iwao Hakamada.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of abolish
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  • In response to these findings, the Twin Rivers Unified School District voted in January to revoke the school’s charter.
    — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Following the display, Budnik's official recognition was revoked and organizers sought the return of his physical gold medal, according to reports.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of revoke
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  • That includes prohibiting the construction of AI data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods, reducing the impacts of data centers on local communities, and repealing sales tax exemptions and other incentives.
    — Jack Fink, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • According to correspondence reviewed by ProPublica, the Joint Staff disagreed with the Army acting secretary, who said in a February 2025 memo that the program was redundant and recommended Congress repeal the law that set it in motion.
    — Megan Rose, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of repeal
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  • Financing expires, talent moves on, and production slates are abandoned.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • At an event overflowing with seven-figure hypercars and extreme technology, the car that exploded onto social media was one built around ideas that most of the industry has abandoned.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of abandon
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  • If Patterson's appeal succeeds, the judges could overturn her convictions and order a retrial.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Fierce debate raised the risks of the tax being overturned by the courts.
    — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of overturn
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  • The Cowboys and Saints were fined $500,000 apiece for scrapping at their joint practice this week.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The film initially touched on the 1993 allegations against the singer, but a binding legal clause in the $20 million settlement with one accuser forced producers to scrap the third act, rewrite the script, reshoot, and end the first film in 1987.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of scrap
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  • Our survey below contains 10 questions that touch on all the new faces in Dallas, realistic expectations for this year’s squad and the Mavericks’ plans to vacate American Airlines Center five years from now.
    — Christian Clark, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • King Charles, 77, asked them to vacate the property following the publication of Harry’s raw 2023 memoir, Spare.
    — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
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“Rescind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescind. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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