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 play was nullified due to an off-sides call, but Johnson’s skill was evident.
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Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
The game plan largely nullified Arsenal’s build-up, with neither centre-back prepared to take the risk and fizz the ball through.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Yamamoto started the seventh inning and faced two batters — the first doubled after an ABS review nullified a strikeout, the second dropped a bunt single — then left after 97 pitches.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The Leafs also had two go-ahead goals disallowed, an own-goal off Joel Edmundson that was nullified for an offside entry and a strike from Robertson because Toronto had too many men on the ice.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
In 1992 a Nigerian bishop ordained three women as deacons, but the primate soon nullified those ordinations.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Instead, the French — World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, as well as runners-up in both 2006 and 2022 — nullified Brazil’s aggressive press and strode to victory behind goals from stars Kylian Mbappe and Hugo Ekitike.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Many in Iowa were aghast at the 1854 Kansas Nebraska Act that effectively nullified the agreement.
—Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
This is one of the reasons why even the most miniscule amount of chametz is forbidden — for these negative traits must be completely nullified.
—Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
The game plan largely nullified Arsenal’s build-up, with neither centre-back prepared to take the risk and fizz the ball through.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Yamamoto started the seventh inning and faced two batters — the first doubled after an ABS review nullified a strikeout, the second dropped a bunt single — then left after 97 pitches.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The Leafs also had two go-ahead goals disallowed, an own-goal off Joel Edmundson that was nullified for an offside entry and a strike from Robertson because Toronto had too many men on the ice.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
In 1992 a Nigerian bishop ordained three women as deacons, but the primate soon nullified those ordinations.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Instead, the French — World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, as well as runners-up in both 2006 and 2022 — nullified Brazil’s aggressive press and strode to victory behind goals from stars Kylian Mbappe and Hugo Ekitike.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Many in Iowa were aghast at the 1854 Kansas Nebraska Act that effectively nullified the agreement.
—Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
This is one of the reasons why even the most miniscule amount of chametz is forbidden — for these negative traits must be completely nullified.
—Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nullified
Verb
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Hangings were frequent in colonial times, but by the mid-1800s some states had abolished the death penalty altogether.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
13 Apr. 2026
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The prime minister has also pioneered a program to renovate small-town pubs and churches, and has abolished income tax for young mothers who have multiple children.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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In New Zealand, a ban was adopted in 2022 but repealed in 2024.—
Marie Helweg-Larsen,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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The policy proved both unpopular and ineffective and was repealed in 2023.—
Rachel Canter,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The school district canceled classes, child care, community education and after-school activities because several school technology systems are down, the district announced Sunday.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Wireless Festival in London may have been canceled, but the artist still has dates listed across Europe this summer, including Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and France.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The New York Court of Appeals overturned the conviction.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Beyond transparency concerns, Dreier said the FY 2027 request largely repeats a plan Congress already rejected during the FY 2026 cycle, when lawmakers restored NASA's science funding after a similar proposal was overturned in a bipartisan vote.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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In North Carolina, a contract can be voided if it was reached through undue influence — if there is such a power imbalance that someone who agreed to a contract did not act freely.—
Ryan Oehrli
April 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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And after injuries piled up in Cleveland, the Browns voided his contract.—
David Begnaud,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Nullified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nullified. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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