as in abolished
to put an end to by formal action
the constitutional amendment that nullified Prohibition
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Recent Examples of nullified
The 6-3 decision, which split along conservative and liberal lines, essentially nullified Section 2 of the Landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act, which prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, color, or language minority status.
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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The country argues a 1966 agreement sealed in Geneva to resolve the dispute effectively nullified the 19th-century arbitration.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
The country argues a 1966 agreement to resolve the dispute effectively nullified the 19th-century arbitration.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
Now the court has nullified Section 2 again.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
The goal was nullified because Hyman kicked the puck in, opening the door for the Ducks to pad their lead.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Earlier in the frame, Nick Schmaltz nullified the end of a Utah power play with an interference penalty on Brayden McNabb behind the play.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Of course, Montana’s selection that year more or less nullified any criticism.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The play was nullified due to an off-sides call, but Johnson’s skill was evident.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Dana Taylor, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The country argues a 1966 agreement sealed in Geneva to resolve the dispute effectively nullified the 19th-century arbitration.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
The country argues a 1966 agreement to resolve the dispute effectively nullified the 19th-century arbitration.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
Now the court has nullified Section 2 again.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
The goal was nullified because Hyman kicked the puck in, opening the door for the Ducks to pad their lead.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Earlier in the frame, Nick Schmaltz nullified the end of a Utah power play with an interference penalty on Brayden McNabb behind the play.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Of course, Montana’s selection that year more or less nullified any criticism.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The play was nullified due to an off-sides call, but Johnson’s skill was evident.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nullified
Verb
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Such is the trust and affection that Attenborough enjoys in his native land that, were the monarchy to be abolished tomorrow and a President of the United Kingdom required in a rush, Attenborough would be the prime candidate.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Dreaded by some, dodged by others, and abolished by at least one executive entirely, quarterly earnings calls remain must-listen rituals for Wall Street and the business press, but not for most consumers or even rank‑and‑file employees.—
Rachel Ventresca,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
Verb
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But Capone didn’t feel Chicago would be better off until Prohibition was repealed.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The fee was suspended in 2017 and was set to be repealed entirely in 2031 as part of a legislative deal to extend the cap-and-trade program, which collects money by auctioning permits to emit greenhouse gases.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Book of Mormon has canceled this week’s Tuesday and Wednesday performances due to a fire that damaged the Eugene O’Neill Theatre on Monday morning.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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Which meant that Special was renewed and canceled on the same phone call.—
Ryan O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
4 May 2026
Verb
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By a 6-3 vote, the court overturned congressional maps in Louisiana that had, by lower court order, been redrawn to create one more district for the state’s Black residents.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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As such, Republicans predict that Connecticut’s law will eventually be overturned in federal court.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
Verb
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But last year a judge voided Jordan’s conviction after finding prosecutors were unable to prove a clear motive for Jordan.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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If Wembanyama had played at all in the second half before getting hurt, however, his bets would not have been voided under the rule.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Nullified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nullified. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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