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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 vacancy
empty space
a conspicuous blankness surrounds the figure of the woman, for the artist is trying to suggest her deep isolation and loneliness
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as in to ignore
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Recent Examples of blank
Mike Digiovanna, Oc Register, 21 June 2025
Over two matches at the Club World Cup, LAFC was blanked by Chelsea and now a Tunisian side.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 21 June 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 Kikuchi blanked the Astros on four hits, striking out nine and walking none, for the rest of his seven-inning, 103-pitch start to give the Angels a chance to come back.
—Mike Digiovanna, Oc Register, 21 June 2025
Over two matches at the Club World Cup, LAFC was blanked by Chelsea and now a Tunisian side.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 21 June 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
Noun
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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Whether you’re just getting started or you’re headed to the Med Spa, Noh has advice for how to up your skincare game, avoid empty trends, and DIY your skincare at home with her favorite products, face exercises, and step-by-step skincare routines.—
Carmen Rios,
Flow Space,
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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Even with the return of stars Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider, the season has gone the complete opposite way than the Braves had hoped.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Blood test: Your provider may use a complete blood count to check your level of red blood cells.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The conversation has put a spotlight on a dynamic that’s hard to ignore: how global leaders, especially from Western nations, talk about and to Africa.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
11 July 2025
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Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Denver’s sideline contingent Court-side seats were mostly vacant on Thursday when the Nuggets opened Summer League play against Milwaukee.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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Manny Pacquiao The 30-year-old Barrios won the vacant WBC interim welterweight title in September 2023 with a unanimous decision over Yordenis Ugás.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
13 July 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
Verb
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And if the expansionists prevail, the customer is being disregarded at alarming levels here.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Tariffs are raising costs while public discourse increasingly disregards science itself.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The report comes a day after the European Council called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, unconditional release of all hostages, and a permanent end to all hostilities.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Chara appeared in court in London on June 18, and was granted unconditional bail until his next hearing on Aug. 20, meaning that the group could still play at Glastonbury.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
28 June 2025
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“Blank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blank. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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