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
In the final, Nidelea-Polanin mounted a tactically sharp and defensive-oriented approach that nullified the usual aggressiveness of Gochis.
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Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Their ballots spindled and nullified.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Later, during the power play, Hughes delivered a high stick of his own to Bo Horvat that nullified the remainder of the power play.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
An earlier redistricting plan even moved us into that district briefly before a judge nullified the plan and moved us back.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026
Selig also nullified a staff letter from Pham last fall cautioning operators to prepare for possible state action against them.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2026
However, courts nullified the FTC ruling on a technicality in July 2025–just days before it was set to go into effect.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2026
As a result, much of the original's monotony was nullified, but what about the rest?
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 26 Dec. 2025
The normally reliable kicker officially missed two field goals, from 43 and 52 yards, and didn't connect on a 57-yarder that was nullified due to a penalty.
—CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Their ballots spindled and nullified.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Later, during the power play, Hughes delivered a high stick of his own to Bo Horvat that nullified the remainder of the power play.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
An earlier redistricting plan even moved us into that district briefly before a judge nullified the plan and moved us back.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026
Selig also nullified a staff letter from Pham last fall cautioning operators to prepare for possible state action against them.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2026
However, courts nullified the FTC ruling on a technicality in July 2025–just days before it was set to go into effect.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2026
As a result, much of the original's monotony was nullified, but what about the rest?
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 26 Dec. 2025
The normally reliable kicker officially missed two field goals, from 43 and 52 yards, and didn't connect on a 57-yarder that was nullified due to a penalty.
—CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nullified
Verb
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Political instability has repeatedly shaken Nepal since the monarchy was abolished in 2008.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The British Parliament outlawed slave trafficking in 1807, abolished slavery outright in 1833, and then compensated slaveholders.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The law was in response to an energy crisis and was meant to last two years, but Congress repealed it before the two years were up.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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In recognizing that the City no longer has a City Police or Fire Department and to eliminate any confusion, shall Article IV, Section 10 of the City of Lake Worth Beach Charter (Police and Fire Departments) be repealed?—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Why was Magic City Monday cancelled?—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Sarkisian said Texas hoped to deploy Baker at guard last season, but a preseason injury to fellow tackle Andre Cojoe canceled those plans.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But the Lakers drew three offensive fouls on Sunday, one on a play originally called a foul on Smart but overturned because Smart was (a) in the lane but outside the restricted area and (b) not moving when OG Anunoby ran over him.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
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The most famous of these rulings, Citizens United, overturned longstanding limits on independent campaign expenditures by corporations and paved the way for super PACs.—
Daniel Weiner,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At the very least, any multi-year contract should be able to be voided or reworked by teams.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The move is the latest in a long-simmering legal battle after Panama’s high court voided the company’s contracts.—
Dylan Spencer,
The Conversation,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Nullified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nullified. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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