1
as in offsets
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective
unfortunately, his arrogant attitude annuls the many generous favors he does for people
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2
as in abolishes
to put an end to by formal action
plans to annul their short-lived, ill-advised marriage
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annuls
Verb
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The hope is that the large size of the sample offsets concerns about the demographics of respondents.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026 -
Figma is betting that usage will convert into revenue that offsets the infrastructure costs.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Instead, this measure abolishes them.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Iranian parliament has just approved a law that abolishes prison sentences for those who had to leave Iran illegally.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
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The answer is a combination of ingredients that corrects, prevents, and protects—not to mention the affordable price point.—
Erika Reals,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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This story corrects the name of the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorder Center at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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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
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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
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Baking soda naturally neutralizes odors and absorbs any moisture.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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The acidic content in vinegar breaks down mineral deposits, hard water stains, and buildup and neutralizes odors.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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If a friend cancels or a team changes venues, respond with alternate options rather than vague guilt.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement When Eun-jae disappears before the transplant, Seong-sin sends his men to kill her, but cancels the order at the last second.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Only one remaining game outweighs Thursday’s matchup in importance — Sunday’s home matinee against the Milwaukee Bucks.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Fans calculate that the reward of a few seconds near Messi outweighs whatever consequences follow.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Annuls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annuls. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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