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
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
That Corinthians game showed Reis at his dominant best, nullifying the league’s top scorer Yuri Alberto with an aggressive man-marking approach.
—Thom Harris, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
However, it was later ruled that Gordon was down by contact, nullifying yet another Bears touchdown.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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
That Corinthians game showed Reis at his dominant best, nullifying the league’s top scorer Yuri Alberto with an aggressive man-marking approach.
—Thom Harris, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
However, it was later ruled that Gordon was down by contact, nullifying yet another Bears touchdown.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nullifying
Verb
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At the same time, support for abolishing the Monarchy has risen from 3 percent to 15 percent during that time.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Whereas opposition parties favored cutting or abolishing it, the ruling coalition of the LDP and Komeito—concerned that such a move would spook financial markets—instead offered one-time cash payments of roughly $140 per person to defray the cost of living.—
Mireya Solís,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Federal officials have said that repealing the rule would allow for more flexible management for local land managers and aid in preventing destructive wildfires.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Its passage is a blow to leadership, which, in the past, has voted against repealing the AUMFs.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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White House officials briefly explored cancelling some of SpaceX’s deals with NASA and the Department of Defense, The Wall Street Journal reported in July.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The woman noted that canceling the shower has left her heartbroken.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Vail can once again prohibit delivery trucks from its pedestrian malls, a federal appeals court has ruled, overturning a Denver judge’s decision last year that put a stop to that ban.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Adam Streisand, a lawyer for Rupert, used James’ cooperation for the story as ammunition for overturning the ruling and asking for a new trial.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This was a logical progression in the war, as well as a response to the contradictions at the heart of an American policy that sought to assist Ukraine while avoiding direct confrontation with Russia.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
10 Sep. 2025
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This means not just avoiding harm, but also actively promoting health and well-being preventively.—
Kristen Moon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Nullifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nullifying. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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