as in abolished
to put an end to by formal action
the constitutional amendment that nullified Prohibition
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Recent Examples of nullified
But the celebration was put on hold as officials reviewed the video, and the goal was nullified.
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Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
The Oregon lawsuit claims that, because BLM’s management plans are nullified, then any actions the agency might take that descends from the plan, including timber sales, are also invalid.
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Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
That attempt successfully nullified a rule that would have required all vehicles sold in California to be zero-emission by 2035.
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Haley Parsley
june 22,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
There are some who believe that the crisis could have been nullified had the BBC acted more quickly.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
The 32-year-old striker's first goal came on his second chance on a penalty kick after Livakovic's save on the first try was nullified by a video review that showed both his feet off the goal line as Kane was striking the ball.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
The Hurricanes’ combination of shutdown center Jordan Staal and defenseman Jaccob Slavin completely nullified Vegas’ top players.
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Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
But, to be eligible for a green card, her deportation case would have to be reopened in immigration court so her removal order is nullified.
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Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Led by Jalen Brunson’s 30 points and a strong defensive effort from Josh Hart, the team nullified Victor Wembanyama’s 26-and-12 effort in front of a crowd that featured a vocal Knicks contingent.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
The Oregon lawsuit claims that, because BLM’s management plans are nullified, then any actions the agency might take that descends from the plan, including timber sales, are also invalid.
—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
That attempt successfully nullified a rule that would have required all vehicles sold in California to be zero-emission by 2035.
—
Haley Parsley
june 22,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
There are some who believe that the crisis could have been nullified had the BBC acted more quickly.
—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
The 32-year-old striker's first goal came on his second chance on a penalty kick after Livakovic's save on the first try was nullified by a video review that showed both his feet off the goal line as Kane was striking the ball.
—
ABC News,
17 June 2026
The Hurricanes’ combination of shutdown center Jordan Staal and defenseman Jaccob Slavin completely nullified Vegas’ top players.
—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
But, to be eligible for a green card, her deportation case would have to be reopened in immigration court so her removal order is nullified.
—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Led by Jalen Brunson’s 30 points and a strong defensive effort from Josh Hart, the team nullified Victor Wembanyama’s 26-and-12 effort in front of a crowd that featured a vocal Knicks contingent.
—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nullified
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The state this year abolished the job of the New Orleans criminal court clerk — merging it with another court clerk position.
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The other reconstruction amendments abolished slavery and expanded voting rights.
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Most of those restrictions were repealed in 1985, but the weekend sale restriction for car dealerships remained in place.
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In 1971, weary of the war in Vietnam, Congress repealed the Tonkin Gulf Resolution.
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Parades, concerts and fireworks shows were canceled or delayed in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Delaware for July 3 and 4.
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Philadelphia canceled its Wawa Welcome America parade, Washington’s Great American State Fair temporarily closed Friday afternoon, and other celebrations have delayed public entry to reduce exposure during the hottest hours.
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At least 16 people have been killed and 20 others injured when a bus transporting passengers to South Africa's Eastern Cape province overturned in the early hours of Thursday.
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One notable example came in 2024, when Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes’ red card was overturned by the Football Association of England.
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The team will have to decide on Jordan Addison’s future, and Andrew Van Ginkel’s contract is scheduled to be voided after 2026.
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His four-year deal originally had $76 million guaranteed, though the Niners voided the 2026 guarantees last summer, and Aiyuk chose not to fight through the NFL Players Association.
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“Nullified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nullified. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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