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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
Dan Kelly
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Brad Biggs addresses that apparent void and other roster-building questions in his weekly Bears mailbag.
—Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
For millions who rely on being online to make a living, the void has been devastating.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2026
Absentee voting began in March, and while votes in most races will still count, ballots cast in the affected congressional districts will be voided and recast under the new election schedule.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2026
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Adjective
Now two other artists, Otto and West, will try to fill the musical void Malo left.
—Dan Kelly
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Brad Biggs addresses that apparent void and other roster-building questions in his weekly Bears mailbag.
—Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
While filling Spirit’s void won’t be easy, there are some figures that back up his assessment.
—Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
For millions who rely on being online to make a living, the void has been devastating.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Verb
So there's a black bottomless void inside of me that needs constant validation.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2026
Absentee voting began in March, and while votes in most races will still count, ballots cast in the affected congressional districts will be voided and recast under the new election schedule.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for void
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Long, patient takes devoid of nondiegetic elements immerse us in Misael’s rudimentary existence, with birdsong and cracking branches working together with DP Cobi Migliori’s handsome long-shot compositions to create a trancelike atmosphere.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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The first is that, for now at least, this is a fairly low-key and easy-to-watch western drama, largely devoid of the culture war button-pushing that makes Sheridan shows likeLandman and The Madison so maddening.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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In fact the highlight, coming near the conclusion is simply a spectacular car/horse/alien run for the roses down a deserted highway with Sung-Ki riding the horse next to the car, followed by another alien who could give a Kenyan a run for his money in the NY Marathon.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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Single’s Inferno in particular showcases a cast of women and men mostly in their early twenties on a deserted island, their poreless skin glowing as a breeze blows through their windswept hair.—
Sarah Wang,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Shoppers rave that the arm openings truly stand out, describing them as notably flattering and well-designed, without any awkward gaps.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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To narrow those gaps, Thyme Care connects cancer patients with personalized care and resources.—
Ellen Sheng,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The Tuesday parking shortage and the Monday emptiness are not anomalies to correct.—
Chase Garbarino,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Lift up your eyes unto the hills, and behold all that delightful emptiness.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Rai closed in commanding fashion, playing his final 10 holes in six-under par without a blemish on the scorecard en route to a closing 65 and a three-shot victory at nine-under overall.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Some birds also will poke holes in the ground looking for tasty critters.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, Sánchez promised to repeal those laws.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2026
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Some countries, such as Sweden, repealed them to become more financially competitive, while others, like France, found that the superwealthy were moving their assets to other countries.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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On that basis, the Virginia Supreme Court majority held that the amendment was invalid, even though a majority of Virginians subsequently approved it.—
Noah Feldman,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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On that basis, the Virginia Supreme Court majority held that the amendment was invalid, even though a majority of Virginians subsequently approved it.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2026
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“Void.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/void. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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