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as in void
utterly lacking in something needed, wanted, or expected
the so-called comedy is totally devoid of intelligence, originality, and even laughs
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as in empty
lacking contents that could or should be present
the picnic jug was completely devoid of juice after only a few minutes
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Recent Examples of devoid
Instead of rostering their top prospect, a power-hitting lefty first baseman, San Francisco opted for a squad completely devoid of a lefty bench bat, a true first baseman and power.
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Across certain corners of the internet, the complexity of WNBA games is condensed into highlights, bite-sized and devoid of context.
—Candace Buckner, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Bottoms is one of the only Atlanta mayors to serve a single term, and her final year was not devoid of controversy.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 May 2026
To be fair, Saturday’s Kentucky Derby field isn’t entirely devoid of notable nomenclature.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Across certain corners of the internet, the complexity of WNBA games is condensed into highlights, bite-sized and devoid of context.
—Candace Buckner, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Bottoms is one of the only Atlanta mayors to serve a single term, and her final year was not devoid of controversy.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 May 2026
To be fair, Saturday’s Kentucky Derby field isn’t entirely devoid of notable nomenclature.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devoid
Adjective
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Late or incomplete entries will be void.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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Now two other artists, Otto and West, will try to fill the musical void Malo left.—
Dan Kelly
May 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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The Hurricanes have a beer skate, which sells for $19 empty and $31 full.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Massive empty voids lie between these structures.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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The barren landscape, despite its harsh conditions (daytime temperatures often exceed 125 degrees Fahrenheit), was—and still is—famous for its connection to many legends of treasure.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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This seemingly barren landscape is home to a diverse array of hardy wildflowers and desert animals.—
Hali Smith
May 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
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“Devoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoid. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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