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as in void
utterly lacking in something needed, wanted, or expected
the so-called comedy is totally devoid of intelligence, originality, and even laughs
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as in empty
lacking contents that could or should be present
the picnic jug was completely devoid of juice after only a few minutes
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Recent Examples of devoid
Normally a bustling marketplace for Palestinian residents of East Jerusalem, the area was devoid of Palestinians, many of whom had barricaded themselves inside their homes and closed their shops for the day.
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Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
After all, every person at a racing school expects a thrilling experience devoid of mechanical problems.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Small hits of bright red are seen on the tongue and outsole, but the upcoming pair is otherwise devoid of accent colors.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Rival executives predicted Reaves could command $40 million a season due to a combination of his play, his age and, perhaps most importantly, a free-agent class completely devoid of players as productive as him in their prime.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 12 May 2026
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Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
After all, every person at a racing school expects a thrilling experience devoid of mechanical problems.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Small hits of bright red are seen on the tongue and outsole, but the upcoming pair is otherwise devoid of accent colors.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Rival executives predicted Reaves could command $40 million a season due to a combination of his play, his age and, perhaps most importantly, a free-agent class completely devoid of players as productive as him in their prime.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devoid
Adjective
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An innovation sandbox should also be void of fears related to professional consequences.—
Syed Ahmad,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Since the moon is also void for nearly the entire day, before entering Aries later this evening, the energy could feel strangely unsettled.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Some rest their coats, bags and umbrellas on the empty chair next to them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Perfume bottles, empty picture frames, and books arranged by color turn shelves and desks into the curio cabinets of an eclectic collector.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Seeking to eliminate Berber forces in the barren mountains of northern Morocco, seven soldiers obediently follow their fanatical sergeant (Víctor Clavijo) into barbarous depths of depravity.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Officials there have said that Iraqi army forces investigated reports of an unauthorized military force in the Nukhaib desert -- a barren area to the southwest of the cities of Karbala and Najaf -- in early March and came under fire while en route to the location.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2026
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“Devoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoid. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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