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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
In many cases, the remaining salary money can be voided if an executive takes the same job with another team.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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
Under state law, all requests for vote-by-mail ballots made prior to the 2024 presidential elections have been voided.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
While 5,400 drivers fighting their school-bus violations failed to get news of their legal wins, others could see their fines voided without even contesting their tickets, according to the audit.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
His cookbook contracts were voided, his books pulled from bookstore shelves.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
She was stripped of her Olympic gold medal in the team event and her scores were voided.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
Four days later, Musk became the first person ever worth $700 billion, after the Delaware Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling that had voided an award of Tesla stock options now worth $126 billion to Musk.
—Matt Durot, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Following the 2024 season, the parent company of Bally Sports KC voided its deal with the Royals.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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
Under state law, all requests for vote-by-mail ballots made prior to the 2024 presidential elections have been voided.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
While 5,400 drivers fighting their school-bus violations failed to get news of their legal wins, others could see their fines voided without even contesting their tickets, according to the audit.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
His cookbook contracts were voided, his books pulled from bookstore shelves.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
She was stripped of her Olympic gold medal in the team event and her scores were voided.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
Four days later, Musk became the first person ever worth $700 billion, after the Delaware Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling that had voided an award of Tesla stock options now worth $126 billion to Musk.
—Matt Durot, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Following the 2024 season, the parent company of Bally Sports KC voided its deal with the Royals.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voided
Verb
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In a similar move, Dissanayake's government abolished perks provided to former presidents in September in response to popular demand.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The holiday first made it to the states when French explorers settled in New Orleans, and the celebrations stuck until the Spanish gained control of Louisiana and abolished the carnival.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This is the last school year for the elementary school, which will be demolished when it’s emptied out.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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As Sheridan emptied his pockets, Ronald Heath began kicking the man and stabbing him with a hunting knife, prosecutors said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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Several lanes of the highway remained closed Saturday afternoon while authorities cleared the scene.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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That deal and others that followed were cleared over the objections of top antitrust division staff including Slater.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
15 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
Verb
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Evacuations then proceeded slowly, and only a small portion of Evergreen was evacuated.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Crew-12 mission was bumped up a few days so the astronauts can get to an understaffed space station after the mission's Crew-11 predecessors were medically evacuated in mid-January.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
11 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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The judge vacated his conviction and ruled Vedam was entitled to a new trial.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Hancock, a former state senator, took over the duties of comptroller with Abbott's blessing in July 2025 after Glenn Hegar vacated his office to become chancellor of the Texas A&M University System.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Voided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voided. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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