as in abolishing
to put an end to by formal action
those nations eventually invalidated their trade agreement
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Recent Examples of invalidating
Smart & Safe Florida’s circuit-court lawsuit alleged that Byrd’s office improperly directed invalidating petitions collected by out-of-state petition gatherers during the period when the injunction was in effect.
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Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
But, while the après-ski is a highlight for many, ski insurance experts are also issuing a warning to holidaymakers to plan responsibly and only return to the slopes when alcohol has fully left your system to avoid invalidating your insurance - something which many travellers are unaware of.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The notice gives a voter the ability to mark their form as a forgery, invalidating it.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
And killing civilians could backfire, invalidating what the US is trying to achieve and handing Iran’s regime both a propaganda win and a rallying cry, especially to those citizens who may want reform, but equally have no desire to be bombed by the US once more.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Oral arguments suggested that a majority of the court believes the administration exceeded its authority, potentially invalidating tariffs that account for a significant portion of the effective rate increases seen this year.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
The Other Wife is a novel about a messy as hell bi woman, Zuzu, who is married to another woman, has a child with her, and still has feelings for a man from her past (all without invalidating her sexuality)!
—Ana Osorno, Them., 21 Nov. 2025
His 104-page dissent was unusually published a day after his colleague released the court’s opinion invalidating Texas’s new House map as a likely racial gerrymander.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 19 Nov. 2025
Democratic voting rights group estimate that gutting the Voting Rights Act’s protections against vote dilution could help Republicans win an additional 27 House seats − including 19 that would directly result from invalidating the law’s protections.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
But, while the après-ski is a highlight for many, ski insurance experts are also issuing a warning to holidaymakers to plan responsibly and only return to the slopes when alcohol has fully left your system to avoid invalidating your insurance - something which many travellers are unaware of.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The notice gives a voter the ability to mark their form as a forgery, invalidating it.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
And killing civilians could backfire, invalidating what the US is trying to achieve and handing Iran’s regime both a propaganda win and a rallying cry, especially to those citizens who may want reform, but equally have no desire to be bombed by the US once more.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Oral arguments suggested that a majority of the court believes the administration exceeded its authority, potentially invalidating tariffs that account for a significant portion of the effective rate increases seen this year.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
The Other Wife is a novel about a messy as hell bi woman, Zuzu, who is married to another woman, has a child with her, and still has feelings for a man from her past (all without invalidating her sexuality)!
—Ana Osorno, Them., 21 Nov. 2025
His 104-page dissent was unusually published a day after his colleague released the court’s opinion invalidating Texas’s new House map as a likely racial gerrymander.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 19 Nov. 2025
Democratic voting rights group estimate that gutting the Voting Rights Act’s protections against vote dilution could help Republicans win an additional 27 House seats − including 19 that would directly result from invalidating the law’s protections.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invalidating
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At the firm’s 2025 annual shareholders’ meeting, Levi’s board advised voting against a proposal to consider abolishing its DEI program and goals.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Trump has repeatedly violated laws — for example, by firing hundreds of thousands of civil servants against their statutory protections and abolishing agencies created by Congress.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Changes include repealing a prohibition from constructing or operating a nuclear facility without an IDEM permit and repealing the authorization for the commissioner to conduct a public hearing on the environmental effects.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The crux of the Democrats’ deception is that repealing 287(g) will make our communities safer.—
Robin Grammer,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This comes weeks after the president discussed the idea of cancelling elections outright.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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But that figure is the equivalent of canceling Art Basel for seven years.—
Vinod Sreeharsha
February 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Enacting government reforms like congressional term limits, banning stock trading and overturning citizens united would make congress members more accountable to the people and less likely to play partisan games to appease special interest groups.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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Barcelona first entered the top eight on the hour-mark after overturning a one-goal deficit against Copenhagen, while Manchester City took a two-goal lead within half an hour at home to Galatasaray.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The details of voiding the nearly $25 million in guarantees, and virtually ending Aiyuk’s future with the team, were first reported by the Athletic in November.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The decision sets in motion the process of closing the school once the current academic year ends and voiding its charter contract.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The battery is reported to retain more than 90 percent of its driving range even at –40 degrees Celsius, avoiding the sharp winter degradation commonly associated with both LFP and nickel-manganese-cobalt batteries.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sokolowski also recommends avoiding misting your refrigerator with water directly—always apply it to a microfiber cloth first.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Its stock has decreased more than 30% within a period of less than two months on two separate occasions in recent years, erasing billions in market value and nullifying substantial gains in a single correction.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Bills were fighting for a playoff spot in December 1975 when head linesman Jerry Bergman whistled a play dead, nullifying a fumble by the Dolphins' Mercury Morris.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Invalidating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invalidating. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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