as in abolishing
to put an end to by formal action
the constitutional amendment that nullified Prohibition
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Recent Examples of nullifying
The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
But Utah's Republican supermajority Legislature, instead, took back redistricting power, largely nullifying the ballot initiative.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 9 Oct. 2025
Economic Risks Perceived political meddling could steepen the yield curve, pushing long-term rates higher and nullifying any short-term rate cuts the Fed might enact—whether voluntarily or under duress.
—Dan Irvine, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
In a November special election, voters in the Golden State will be asked to approve a temporary redraw that could net five Democratic House seats, effectively nullifying Republican efforts in Texas.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 25 Aug. 2025
This has happened many times over the years, usually with the aim of nullifying progressive legislation.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2025
This decision is tantamount to nullifying the statute and is very unlikely to be upheld in court.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The plaintiffs dropped the suit when the state Legislature passed its own such law, nullifying the executive order.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
However, the General Assembly, aided by Jones in his role as state representative, passed a law nullifying the referendum.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
With success on the ground and through the air, the Bengals stayed one step ahead of the Steelers, nullifying their pass rush.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
But Utah's Republican supermajority Legislature, instead, took back redistricting power, largely nullifying the ballot initiative.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 9 Oct. 2025
Economic Risks Perceived political meddling could steepen the yield curve, pushing long-term rates higher and nullifying any short-term rate cuts the Fed might enact—whether voluntarily or under duress.
—Dan Irvine, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
In a November special election, voters in the Golden State will be asked to approve a temporary redraw that could net five Democratic House seats, effectively nullifying Republican efforts in Texas.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 25 Aug. 2025
This has happened many times over the years, usually with the aim of nullifying progressive legislation.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2025
This decision is tantamount to nullifying the statute and is very unlikely to be upheld in court.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The plaintiffs dropped the suit when the state Legislature passed its own such law, nullifying the executive order.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
However, the General Assembly, aided by Jones in his role as state representative, passed a law nullifying the referendum.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nullifying
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DeSantis has repeatedly spoken in support of abolishing state property taxes entirely, an option that is still being considered by lawmakers—though a recent survey showed that a majority of Floridians do not back such drastic action.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Both Biss and Abughazaleh support abolishing ICE, and the winner of their primary will be heavily favored to hold a seat whose voters backed Kamala Harris by 37 points last year.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But this summer, via special election, voters overwhelmingly supported repealing the review board and limited the city’s ability to outsource library services.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Proponents of repealing the Gulf and Iraq War authorizations for the use of military force from 1991 and 2002, respectively, may finally have a victory on their hands.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Palivizumab bound to the prefusion and postfusion F proteins, but the most strongly neutralizing antibodies against RSV were those that only targeted the virus’s prefusion structure.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, back in September, YB’s manager called out Chicago’s United Center for canceling their MASA stop.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
22 Oct. 2025
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That's especially true if an airline reduces service by downgrading you or canceling your flight, but is required to pay you under the law.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To respond, Barrett explained the doctrine of stare decisis and the considerations that go into overturning precedent like reliance interests — or important things that would be called into question if a law or ruling no longer existed.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Court appears poised to extend this reasoning further, potentially overturning , which has protected independent agency officials from at-will removal for nearly ninety years.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Currently, pediatricians recommend avoiding caffeine consumption for children under 12 years old.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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However, the chances of this happening were unlikely, given the CRB's priority of avoiding a rebound of inflation rather than stagnation.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Nullifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nullifying. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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