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
Stewart nullified the size disadvantage with his speed and relentless style.
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Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 6 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
The second time, the Vulcans blocked a punt, field goal and extra point while Cignetti’s IUP team had a pair of onside kick recoveries nullified by penalties.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 9 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
Shortly thereafter, an apparent 70-yard punt return for a score by La Costa Canyon safety Ford Mitchell was nullified by a blindside block penalty.
—Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 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, 6 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
The second time, the Vulcans blocked a punt, field goal and extra point while Cignetti’s IUP team had a pair of onside kick recoveries nullified by penalties.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 9 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
Shortly thereafter, an apparent 70-yard punt return for a score by La Costa Canyon safety Ford Mitchell was nullified by a blindside block penalty.
—Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 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
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In the past, the Legislature has abolished the city’s community police oversight board and tried to wrest control of its airport.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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Under his proposal, the position of prime minister would be abolished and the duties of the role absorbed into the office of the president.—
Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This law, which includes stricter punishments for those who don't comply, repealed a 2001 ordinance on kite flying.—
Betsy Joles,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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In a 2014 editorial, the Times argued the federal ban on the drug should be repealed, and the decision should be left up to the individual states.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Amy Etheridge of Del Cerro took her mother into a Kaiser facility on Friday, one day after her regular cancer appointment was cancelled.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Panama Maritime Authority said Sunday in a brief statement that the ship was no longer registered there and had been canceled in December 2024.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Renewables soar globally despite US climate pullback Renewables are being deployed aggressively across much of the world even as the US, historically the world’s biggest emitter, overturned a landmark domestic climate ruling.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Don’t expect Braves starting pitcher and Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale to ask for a ball or strike call to be overturned.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In many cases, the remaining salary money can be voided if an executive takes the same job with another team.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The controversy rocked the skating world, eventually leading to all four skaters receiving gold medals and Le Gougne’s vote being voided.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Nullified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nullified. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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