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as in null
having no legal or binding force
an agreement is void if obtained by force
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as in empty
lacking contents that could or should be present
a nuclear explosion that would leave the landscape as void and lifeless as one could imagine
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as in devoid
utterly lacking in something needed, wanted, or expected
entirely void of common sense
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as in deserted
left unoccupied or unused
the cornfields lay void under a blanket of snow
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as in gap
an incomplete or deficient area
a repressed memory that left a huge void in her recollection of her adolescent years
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as in emptiness
empty space
those ancient travelers who traversed those vast watery voids between the islands of Oceania
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as in hole
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
the client wanted an old-fashioned stone wall and did not want the voids filled in with mortar
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as in to repeal
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 void
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Shumate wants the deed declared void and title to the property restored to WFO Homes.
—Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Feb. 2026
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Not even Michael Jordan in victory lane on Sunday can overcome the enormous void left by The Intimidator.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Paxton’s office asked the court to void the public reprimand against Bowden and prohibit the medical board from taking any further disciplinary action against her in the matter, according to the filing.
—Evan MacDonald, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The 28-year-old fills a void left by center Myles Turner, who departed Indiana in the offseason for a free-agent contract with Milwaukee.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Shumate wants the deed declared void and title to the property restored to WFO Homes.
—Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
After transferring from Colorado, Hood helped the Volunteers fill the void created by the absence of Jermod McCoy, earning second-team All-SEC recognition.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Not even Michael Jordan in victory lane on Sunday can overcome the enormous void left by The Intimidator.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Paxton’s office asked the court to void the public reprimand against Bowden and prohibit the medical board from taking any further disciplinary action against her in the matter, according to the filing.
—Evan MacDonald, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for void
Adjective
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Sage Hill has been trying to knock off Mater Dei for years and come up empty.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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The UConn athletic department acted fast after coach Dan Hurley – and Georgetown coach Ed Cooley – commented on the lack of enthusiasm from the home crowd and some empty seats at men’s basketball games this season.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Banking has become functionally correct but emotionally devoid, with the industry swimming in a sea of sameness.—
Michael Abbott,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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That devoid ingredient hindered things exponentially.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Feb. 2024
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But if a well is deserted or an operator insolvent, the state can be responsible for plugging it.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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And the children's playground was completely deserted.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Policymakers globally are increasingly worried that the unequal adoption of AI risks widening income and development gaps between rich and poor countries.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The scandal has exposed a gap in curling’s enforcement technology — handle sensors can’t detect contact with the granite body of the stone — and the sport’s governing body has yet to find a lasting solution, with the Olympics still underway.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Feb. 2026
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For them, mental emptiness leads to physical clarity.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The rich 35mm frames are captured with a stillness that emphasizes the haunting emptiness around the characters.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The day before, Bridgeman matched the tournament’s 54-hole scoring record of 194 set four years ago by Joaquin Niemann, who went on to shoot even par in the final round to win by two strokes at 19 under.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Another bunker on 17, turning a birdie hole into a par.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As gas and other utility bills in Massachusetts remain among the highest in the nation, state legislature has still taken no action to repeal the Gas System Improvement Plan, and has yet to implement any substantial or effective policies to combat soaring energy bills.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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The legislative package sponsored by a dozen lawmakers would repeal a variety of state tax exemptions that mirror tax breaks in the federal code.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Customers who purchased Synergy Restaurant gift cards were notified by Costco that those gift cards were now invalid.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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Decisions made after August 2024 — shaped by years of public input and careful planning — were subsequently declared invalid.—
Haley Busch,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Void.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/void. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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