as in abolishing
to put an end to by formal action
those nations eventually invalidated their trade agreement
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Recent Examples of invalidating
The effects of invalidating someone’s legal documents goes far beyond just transportation.
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Noelle Martin, The Conversation, 1 Mar. 2026
Former Solicitor General Neal Katyal, who served under the Obama administration, also praised the court’s decision invalidating the tariffs.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 20 Feb. 2026
Smart & Safe Florida’s circuit-court lawsuit alleged that Byrd’s office improperly directed invalidating petitions collected by out-of-state petition gatherers during the period when the injunction was in effect.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
But, while the après-ski is a highlight for many, ski insurance experts are also issuing a warning to holidaymakers to plan responsibly and only return to the slopes when alcohol has fully left your system to avoid invalidating your insurance - something which many travellers are unaware of.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The notice gives a voter the ability to mark their form as a forgery, invalidating it.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
And killing civilians could backfire, invalidating what the US is trying to achieve and handing Iran’s regime both a propaganda win and a rallying cry, especially to those citizens who may want reform, but equally have no desire to be bombed by the US once more.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Oral arguments suggested that a majority of the court believes the administration exceeded its authority, potentially invalidating tariffs that account for a significant portion of the effective rate increases seen this year.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
The Other Wife is a novel about a messy as hell bi woman, Zuzu, who is married to another woman, has a child with her, and still has feelings for a man from her past (all without invalidating her sexuality)!
—Ana Osorno, Them., 21 Nov. 2025
Noelle Martin, The Conversation, 1 Mar. 2026
Former Solicitor General Neal Katyal, who served under the Obama administration, also praised the court’s decision invalidating the tariffs.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 20 Feb. 2026
Smart & Safe Florida’s circuit-court lawsuit alleged that Byrd’s office improperly directed invalidating petitions collected by out-of-state petition gatherers during the period when the injunction was in effect.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
But, while the après-ski is a highlight for many, ski insurance experts are also issuing a warning to holidaymakers to plan responsibly and only return to the slopes when alcohol has fully left your system to avoid invalidating your insurance - something which many travellers are unaware of.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The notice gives a voter the ability to mark their form as a forgery, invalidating it.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
And killing civilians could backfire, invalidating what the US is trying to achieve and handing Iran’s regime both a propaganda win and a rallying cry, especially to those citizens who may want reform, but equally have no desire to be bombed by the US once more.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Oral arguments suggested that a majority of the court believes the administration exceeded its authority, potentially invalidating tariffs that account for a significant portion of the effective rate increases seen this year.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
The Other Wife is a novel about a messy as hell bi woman, Zuzu, who is married to another woman, has a child with her, and still has feelings for a man from her past (all without invalidating her sexuality)!
—Ana Osorno, Them., 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invalidating
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John Cornyn is a coward who has refused to support abolishing the filibuster to pass this bill.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Common Council passed a resolution, which in part supports abolishing ICE, that now heads to Mayor Johnson.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The measure appears likely to appear on the ballot because the sponsors, the Lincoln Club Business League, plan to rely on the much lower threshold required under state law for measures repealing taxes and fees.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Other recommendations included repealing any crime-free nuisance ordinances around housing, establishing an Office of Immigrant and Refugee Rights and creating a program that diverts young people away from the justice system.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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At least one Japanese refiner has started canceling exports of diesel, jet fuel and gasoline for March, and the prospect of higher domestic fuel and power prices could derail Takaichi’s plans to tackle inflation.—
Shoko Oda,
Bloomberg,
5 Mar. 2026
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Now that Iranian forces have threatened to attack any ship entering the Strait, and followed through in several cases, many insurers are cancelling pre-existing war risk policies and looking to renegotiate at higher prices.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The white truck struck the motorcycle and continued into an irrigation canal, overturning.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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But David Oppenheimer, a UC Berkeley law professor and director of the Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law, said overturning affirmative action would create more inequality and less opportunity in the workplace.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
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The council did approve a resolution on uncashed checks, voiding ones from 2023.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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The details of voiding the nearly $25 million in guarantees, and virtually ending Aiyuk’s future with the team, were first reported by the Athletic in November.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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After resolving debt and avoiding Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the always press-averse Ellison departed Hollywood right before the COVID-19 pandemic and largely stayed away for a number of years.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
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Miller said avoiding commercial terminals is purposefully built into RetrievAir’s business model.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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Its stock has decreased more than 30% within a period of less than two months on two separate occasions in recent years, erasing billions in market value and nullifying substantial gains in a single correction.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Bills were fighting for a playoff spot in December 1975 when head linesman Jerry Bergman whistled a play dead, nullifying a fumble by the Dolphins' Mercury Morris.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Invalidating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invalidating. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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