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
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.
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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
But the UConn guard immediately nullified the miss, flying into the lane to grab her own offensive rebound and float in a layup.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 23 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
Moore launched her shot from nearly midcourt, but the would-be game-winner was nullified by official review.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
In a 16-page ruling, the appeals court ruled that Francis and Vatican prosecutors both made procedural errors that nullified the original indictment against Cardinal Angelo Becciu and the others and required a new trial.
—Nicole Winfield The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
The court also decreed that Vatican prosecutors’ failure to turn over to the defense all their evidence nullified their original indictment.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
In a 16-page ruling, the appeals court ruled that Francis and Vatican prosecutors both made procedural errors that nullified the original indictment against Cardinal Angelo Becciu and the others and required a new trial.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
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
But the UConn guard immediately nullified the miss, flying into the lane to grab her own offensive rebound and float in a layup.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 23 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
Moore launched her shot from nearly midcourt, but the would-be game-winner was nullified by official review.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
In a 16-page ruling, the appeals court ruled that Francis and Vatican prosecutors both made procedural errors that nullified the original indictment against Cardinal Angelo Becciu and the others and required a new trial.
—Nicole Winfield The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
The court also decreed that Vatican prosecutors’ failure to turn over to the defense all their evidence nullified their original indictment.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
In a 16-page ruling, the appeals court ruled that Francis and Vatican prosecutors both made procedural errors that nullified the original indictment against Cardinal Angelo Becciu and the others and required a new trial.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nullified
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Another 6,300 Oakland County residents will have more than $6 million in medical debt abolished thanks to the county's partnership with a national nonprofit and dedicated federal funds.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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However, last year the current presidential administration intentionally abolished this protection as a calculated tactic to advance their anti-immigrant agenda.—
Dr. Lauren Palladino,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
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Should the Jones Act be permanently repealed, fuel prices would fall more steeply.—
Christopher Niezrecki,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Lemon Grove City Council on Tuesday repealed the portion of an urgency ordinance that granted tenants 120 days to vacate their apartments.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The money won’t address recent roof leaks, either, which canceled multiple events this year.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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The 2020 edition was canceled at short notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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Trump has overturned many long-standing public-policy commitments of conservatives—supporting free trade, reforming entitlements, supporting foreign assistance to save lives and advance American interests, standing by NATO, and standing against Russian oppression at home and aggression abroad.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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Laura, however, emerges relatively unscathed despite their car being overturned, bringing to mind the creepy lo-fi classic Carnival of Souls, whose heroine appears to miraculously emerge from a crash, only to be revealed to have actually died in it.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2026
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After roughly two weeks, the summons was voided, and the case was dropped.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Hearron, Coeytaux’s attorney, said no court has voided a California shield law in this way.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Nullified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nullified. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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