RESCINDING Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

rescinding

verb

present participle of rescind

as in canceling

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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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 rescinding The usual way a federal agency goes about rescinding an existing regulation is through a time-intensive process that involves proposing a new rule and taking public comment before issuing the final version. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 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 Only five of the development hub concessions have been awarded, with the government already rescinding at least two other previous deals after companies missed their investment commitments, according to a report from Bloomberg. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026 And In 2025, the Secretary of Agriculture proposed rescinding a rule that protects portions of national forests from development, including 45,000 acres in the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. — Haley Parsley august 17, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said in the release that rescinding the rule would improve forest health and reduce wildfire risk. — Reuters, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2026 But the pair dropped their opposition last week after Blanche issued an order rescinding his directive that established the fund. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 Commissioners Rolando Escalona, Christine King and Damian Pardo have expressed openness to rescinding the agreement. — Jessica Lipscomb, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026 Chicago trades Skylar Diggins, Rachel Banham and Atlanta’s 2027 first-round pick to Washington for Angela Dugalic and Lucy Olsen, plus rescinding the pick swap rights for their 2027 first-round picks. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 30 July 2026

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The agent reported that the API lacked authorization checks for canceling other people's reservations.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Hong's past social media comments over canceling Thanksgiving may have played a role in her downfall.

— Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of canceling

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Tiffany has called for repealing the state tax incentive for data centers, while Crowley has not.

— Jesse Bedayn, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
New analysis recommends strengthening the regulations A new policy analysis by ecologists and forest management experts examined the potential local and large-scale impacts of repealing the Roadless Rule.

— Dan Peck, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of repealing

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Some members sought to amend the resolution to call for reforming ICE rather than abolishing it.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2026
Some of Hong’s past comments, including calling for the cancellation of Thanksgiving and abolishing the police, have garnered scrutiny in recent days.

— Garrett Downs, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of abolishing

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With the approval, Starfish can operate for two years, but city staff said there is also a formal process for revoking its special use permit, if persistent problems arise.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
By the end of 2017, the subsidiary paid $20 million to Rivera’s company, Interamerican Consulting, before revoking the contract.

— Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of revoking

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In May, the South Carolina Supreme Court agreed, overturning Murdaugh’s double-murder conviction and ordered a new trial.

— KC Baker, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
The president’s tariffs during his second term have faced an array of legal challenges, with the Supreme Court overturning some of them in February.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of overturning

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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
In early January, Microsoft revealed its involvement and kicked off a PR blitz — holding town halls, pledging not to drive up power bills and, in a major shift, scrapping non-disclosure agreements and property tax breaks with local governments.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

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