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 There has been overwhelming public opposition to rescinding the Roadless Rule. — Patrick Parenteau, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026 Lawmakers in Canada, in an effort to be diplomatic, had rescinded that Online Streaming Act to get more favorable terms on a possible cross-border trade and tariffs deal. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026 In February, the Environmental Protection Agency rescinded vehicle emissions standards. — Razak Diallo, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 2026 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 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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  • Tennis has always been highly dependent on the weather; unlike in soccer or football, rain cancels or delays a match until the court is dry enough to be playable.
    — Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Flights to vacation destinations were canceled, delayed or rerouted.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of cancel
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  • This July, the EU enacted one of their demands, abolishing the customs duty exemption below €150 and introducing a temporary €3 duty per item.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Others, like abolishing the Senate and Supreme Court, are more controversial and used by Republicans to hammer DSA candidates as out of step with the American mainstream.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of abolish
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  • Then-President Joe Biden in 2022 granted Chevron a permit to operate in Venezuela — a license Trump revoked in March but later reissued on condition that no proceeds went to the Maduro government.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
  • According to online court records, Romo's license will be revoked for six months and he will be required to pay a fine of $784.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of revoke
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  • By contrast, Congress repealed federal restrictions and taxes on brewing beer for personal use in 1978.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In 2022, Williams helped lead a group of residents to introduce and pass ballot measures that repealed three of El Dorado Hills’ LLADs.
    — Haley Parsley August 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of repeal
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  • First, Verbruggen baits Joao Pedro, who abandons Olivier Boscagli.
    — Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Abandoning guidance in the middle of a crisis gets a pass that abandoning it on a clear day might not.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of abandon
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  • But if the stay is lifted or overturned, USPS would require states to submit lists of mail ballot recipients and get approval for envelope and ballot designs with individualized barcodes.
    — Peter Weber, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Bans can last five to 10 years, and some have been successfully overturned in court, lawyers say.
    — Daniel Estrin, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of overturn
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  • Three Saudi companies have scrapped plans for initial public offerings that were scheduled over the next month because of expectations of weak investor demand as the Iran war weighs on sentiment, according to people familiar with the matter.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The Venice Film Festival is weighing scrapping its traditional opening jury press conference on the Lido.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of scrap
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  • By mid-afternoon the next day, residents in the surrounding villages were told to vacate their premises.
    — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Haggar and Kloucek are seeking the Public Utilities Commission seat being vacated by Republican Commissioner Gary Hanson, who is not seeking reelection.
    — Des Moines Register, States Newsroom, 3 Sep. 2026
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“Rescind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescind. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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