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as in abolished
to put an end to by formal action
the court's decision voided the will the cashier voided the sale when the customer realized his wallet was at home
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Recent Examples of voided
Absentee voting began in March, and while votes in most races will still count, ballots cast in the affected congressional districts will be voided and recast under the new election schedule.
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Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2026
The second impeachment came more than nine months after the country’s Supreme Court voided the first over a constitutional technicality, but the top court’s decision did not prevent any future attempts.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 11 May 2026
Missouri lawmakers passed an operating budget that restored $2 million to the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority, which could have voided the lease between the state and the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
But last year a judge voided Jordan’s conviction after finding prosecutors were unable to prove a clear motive for Jordan.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
If Wembanyama had played at all in the second half before getting hurt, however, his bets would not have been voided under the rule.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Keep that voided area in mind because it will be accessed by another Arsenal player in a moment.
—Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Once voided, the remaining balance, including any portion that had been forgiven, can be reinstated in full.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
There is no expectation that his contract will be voided.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2026
The second impeachment came more than nine months after the country’s Supreme Court voided the first over a constitutional technicality, but the top court’s decision did not prevent any future attempts.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 11 May 2026
Missouri lawmakers passed an operating budget that restored $2 million to the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority, which could have voided the lease between the state and the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
But last year a judge voided Jordan’s conviction after finding prosecutors were unable to prove a clear motive for Jordan.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
If Wembanyama had played at all in the second half before getting hurt, however, his bets would not have been voided under the rule.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Keep that voided area in mind because it will be accessed by another Arsenal player in a moment.
—Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Once voided, the remaining balance, including any portion that had been forgiven, can be reinstated in full.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
There is no expectation that his contract will be voided.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voided
Verb
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Slavery was abolished around 160 years ago and civil rights became law about 60 years ago.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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In 2018, France abolished its wealth tax, and Spain added one of its own a bit later.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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New Haven is spooky in the fog, and the rain had emptied out the streets.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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When workers checked the drop box, there was a miscommunication about whether it had been fully emptied, the office said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Verb
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During his temporary leadership, FEMA ceased door-to-door canvassing to reach survivors after disasters, and canceled a multibillion-dollar resilience grant program, since restored by a federal judge.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Last year's weather canceled the live performances of some top artists, so fingers crossed next year will be beautiful.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Now the airline’s demise has cleared the way for competitors to raise their prices—and has left roughly seventeen thousand people out of work.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Gateway’s Ethan Antle cleared 14-3¼ for fifth in the pole vault.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The directive repealed federal guidance that schools work to avoid racial disparities in school punishments.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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As a first step to adopting new House districts, Tennessee lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to legislation that repealed a state law prohibiting mid-decade redistricting.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Denver Fire Department crews quickly extinguished the engine fire on the Airbus A321, and passengers evacuated the plane via slides.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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All passengers as well as 17 crew members will be evacuated, but 30 crew will stay on board and travel on to the Netherlands, Spain's Health Minister Monica Garcia said.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
Verb
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While the damages award was overturned by an appeals court in 2024, that court gave Sony a partial win by finding that Cox was guilty of contributory copyright infringement—a type of secondary liability for contributing to others’ infringement.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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The high court overturned that order and directed a lower court to reconsider the case in light of the Louisiana decision.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Either could get his deportation case reopened and potentially lead to his removal order being vacated.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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At least two Pima County supervisors plan to file a motion to have the sheriff's office vacated if Nanos doesn't step down by Tuesday, which marks 100 days since Guthrie vanished from her Tucson, Arizona, home.—
Jonathan Vigliotti,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Voided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voided. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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