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as in empty
not expressing any emotion
the teacher knew no one was paying attention when she looked out and saw all those blank faces
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as in devoid
lacking contents that could or should be present
the page of instructions actually turned out to be blank
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as in complete
having no exceptions or restrictions
his blank refusal to even consider my request for an unpaid leave of absence
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as in emptiness
empty space
a blank on the form for the patient's insurance policy number
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as in to ignore
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Recent Examples of blank
Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
The Los Angeles bullpen blanked the Mets for the next four innings, but Jeff McNeil hit a three-run triple off closer Tanner Scott in the bottom of the ninth, and Tyrone Taylor scored McNeil with an RBI single to send the game into extra innings.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
Donald Millus, Outdoor Life, 3 July 2025
According to Ford's notice to U.S. highway safety regulators, the defect can cause the camera to either display a blank screen or keep the image on the display after the vehicle is no longer in reverse, potentially distracting the driver.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Last month, the Treasury Department placed its last order of blanks – flat metal discs to make pennies – in a move set into motion by President Donald Trump in February.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 9 June 2025
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Adjective
But for the Red Sox offense, whose 330 runs are fourth-most in MLB, a pitcher who can give them a chance to score first by blanking the opposition out of the gate obviously gives them a much better chance to win.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
The Los Angeles bullpen blanked the Mets for the next four innings, but Jeff McNeil hit a three-run triple off closer Tanner Scott in the bottom of the ninth, and Tyrone Taylor scored McNeil with an RBI single to send the game into extra innings.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
Noun
Michie built the rod for me using a 39-thread, Shakespeare, fiberglass blank with Mildrum guides.
—Donald Millus, Outdoor Life, 3 July 2025
According to Ford's notice to U.S. highway safety regulators, the defect can cause the camera to either display a blank screen or keep the image on the display after the vehicle is no longer in reverse, potentially distracting the driver.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Verb
But for others, especially high-achieving professionals used to being seen and heard, working from home quietly unearths a troubling mental pattern: when the feedback loop goes silent, the mind fills in the blanks.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Last month, the Treasury Department placed its last order of blanks – flat metal discs to make pennies – in a move set into motion by President Donald Trump in February.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blank
Adjective
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At the corner of West Boulevard and Romare Bearden Drive, the majority of a 3.5-acre lot sits empty.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
7 July 2025
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The actor is actually photographed on an empty set, with one or two life-size props to give him his bearings; meanwhile, another camera superimposes the miniature set, in sync with the first camera.—
Andrew Tobias,
Vulture,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Banking has become functionally correct but emotionally devoid, with the industry swimming in a sea of sameness.—
Michael Abbott,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Delle, devoid for so long from its intrinsic need for social interaction might be filling in the gaps by talking to himself.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
14 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Check out our complete list of the Best Prime Day TV deals for more recommendations.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Now, fans only need to wait until July 25 to get their hands on the complete EP.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Though disparate impact theory is well-established by the law, Kim said, President Donald Trump has made clear his hostility for this form of discrimination by seeking to eliminate it through an executive order in April.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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Her soft-hued shadow juxtaposed a black wing, which took the form of a thick tail reaching from her outer eye corner to her temple.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
5 July 2025
Verb
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But Eufy is way more similar to my former dogs Biff and Frank, who generally ignored me and went about their own business.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Remember, ignoring these signals can lead to heat exhaustion or life-threatening heat stroke.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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With one seat vacant, there are 10 people on the Tarrant GOP Executive Committee, according to the Tarrant GOP website.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
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To the east, near the intersection of Garden Street, the city already is seeking to acquire three parcels of land — two parking lots and a vacant warehouse 255 Garden St., and 51 and 101 Homestead Ave. — for $1.6 million.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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The bagels were utter perfection to my mind, taste buds and insidees, and a spell of satisfaction and euphoria took over.—
Michelle Greenwald,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But the European agenda must also aim to reverse Gazans’ utter dependence on outside aid while enhancing reconstruction standards.—
Josep Borrell Fontelles,
Foreign Affairs,
27 June 2025
Noun
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What seemed to me like a slightly boring menu on paper was anything but.—
Sofia Perez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But what sounds innovative on paper has opened the door to major privacy slip-ups.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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“Blank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blank. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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