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
Stewart nullified the size disadvantage with his speed and relentless style.
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Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
An earlier redistricting plan even moved us into that district briefly before a judge nullified the plan and moved us back.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026
Selig also nullified a staff letter from Pham last fall cautioning operators to prepare for possible state action against them.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2026
However, courts nullified the FTC ruling on a technicality in July 2025–just days before it was set to go into effect.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2026
The second time, the Vulcans blocked a punt, field goal and extra point while Cignetti’s IUP team had a pair of onside kick recoveries nullified by penalties.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
As a result, much of the original's monotony was nullified, but what about the rest?
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Shortly thereafter, an apparent 70-yard punt return for a score by La Costa Canyon safety Ford Mitchell was nullified by a blindside block penalty.
—Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
The normally reliable kicker officially missed two field goals, from 43 and 52 yards, and didn't connect on a 57-yarder that was nullified due to a penalty.
—CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
An earlier redistricting plan even moved us into that district briefly before a judge nullified the plan and moved us back.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026
Selig also nullified a staff letter from Pham last fall cautioning operators to prepare for possible state action against them.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2026
However, courts nullified the FTC ruling on a technicality in July 2025–just days before it was set to go into effect.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2026
The second time, the Vulcans blocked a punt, field goal and extra point while Cignetti’s IUP team had a pair of onside kick recoveries nullified by penalties.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
As a result, much of the original's monotony was nullified, but what about the rest?
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Shortly thereafter, an apparent 70-yard punt return for a score by La Costa Canyon safety Ford Mitchell was nullified by a blindside block penalty.
—Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
The normally reliable kicker officially missed two field goals, from 43 and 52 yards, and didn't connect on a 57-yarder that was nullified due to a penalty.
—CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nullified
Verb
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In the past, the Legislature has abolished the city’s community police oversight board and tried to wrest control of its airport.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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Under his proposal, the position of prime minister would be abolished and the duties of the role absorbed into the office of the president.—
Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Mamdani repealed Adams’ executive order adopting the definition.—
Joseph Strauss,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
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Less than a month later, according to the New York Times, the administration stopped defending the rule in court, then repealed it altogether.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sheen, a pioneering 20th century TV evangelist, had his 2019 ceremony canceled with just weeks’ notice due to concerns about his tenure as Rochester bishop.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Local media reported that some provincial hospitals have canceled surgeries and outpatient transfers.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The International Organization for Migration said the boat overturned Friday north of Zuwara, a city on the northwest coast of Libya that's about 180 miles from the Italian island of Lampedusa, which many migrants attempt to reach by boat from the African coastline.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Maxwell has also been seeking to have her conviction overturned, arguing that she was wrongfully convicted.—
Stephen Groves,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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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
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“Nullified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nullified. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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