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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
Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Notably, none of this returning production comes from the receivers unit, leaving new receivers coach Sean Beckton Sr. with a fresh start and a blank canvas.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 May 2025
Meredith Kile, People.com, 23 May 2025
The move to cease penny production will require businesses to begin rounding up or down to the nearest 5 cents, and a final order of penny blanks was made for the Treasury this month.
—Luke Gentile, The Washington Examiner, 23 May 2025
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2025
In other first-round games at All City Field on the 5A opening weekend of state, Regis Jesuit beat Arvada West 11-5 and Cherry Creek blanked Rocky Mountain, 3-0.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
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Adjective
However, the solutions Gailey and his staff drew on those blank whiteboards dramatically improved their efficiency on offense and popularized a concept the NFL hadn’t yet explored: the pistol.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Notably, none of this returning production comes from the receivers unit, leaving new receivers coach Sean Beckton Sr. with a fresh start and a blank canvas.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 May 2025
Noun
The Treasury Department recently placed its final order of penny blanks to print the one-cent coins, and meaning new pennies will stop being put into circulation around early 2026.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 23 May 2025
The move to cease penny production will require businesses to begin rounding up or down to the nearest 5 cents, and a final order of penny blanks was made for the Treasury this month.
—Luke Gentile, The Washington Examiner, 23 May 2025
Verb
Grapevine blanks Lubbock-Cooper for series lead Grapevine pitcher Luke Esquivel tossed a gem in Game 1 as the Mustangs shut out Lubbock-Cooper 4-0 in a Class 5A Division II regional final on Friday, May 23, at Brownwood High School.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2025
In other first-round games at All City Field on the 5A opening weekend of state, Regis Jesuit beat Arvada West 11-5 and Cherry Creek blanked Rocky Mountain, 3-0.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
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Adjective
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Taking time off and regaining your drive for the mission could be the difference between running on empty forever and coming back stronger.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Normally bustling with tourists and downtown office workers, the historic food hall was nearly empty this week.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 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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Ait-Nouri is far from a complete Premier League footballer.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Depending on pool complexity and obstacle density, this allows for complete cleaning coverage in pools up to 2,160 square feet.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Its political musings are straightforward, but their overt nature allows the movie to play out in the form of a saccharine, campy, musically-tinged comedy that zips by, never overstaying its welcome.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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After seven core-series books, 11 films including three Fantastic Beasts prequels, a stage sequel, and countless spinoffs and inspirations in the form of theme parks, video games, merchandise, and more, the Wizarding World is set to soon expand to one more medium: TV.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
10 June 2025
Verb
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What can also be said with certainty, however, is that — even ignoring, for one moment, the events that brought him to Chelmsford crown court in Essex, east of London — this is a story of what might have been.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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As the state on Thursday summed up the brutal details that made up the prosecution’s case, a relative walked out of the courtroom with a loud scream, causing Petrone to tell the jury to ignore the outburst.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Housing has emerged as a key issue in this year’s mayoral race as the city reels from skyrocketing rents and a dearth of vacant apartments, and there’s widespread agreement more units must be built.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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Hartford Prints! has taken over a vacant storefront next door, has broken down a wall and joined the two spaces.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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But that meeting’s collapse—and, more broadly, the utter failure of sanctions to prevent North Korea from developing its nuclear potential—may prompt him to support Seoul’s push.—
John Delury,
Foreign Affairs,
3 June 2025
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The Civil War, which is jeopardizing his presidency, has turned him into an utter killjoy.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Either cut a strip of sturdy paper or use a ruler that’s 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches wide.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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On paper, Pachuca is among the stronger sides in Mexico.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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“Blank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blank. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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