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as in abolished
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 voided
Under state law, all requests for vote-by-mail ballots made prior to the 2024 presidential elections have been voided.
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Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
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
His cookbook contracts were voided, his books pulled from bookstore shelves.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
If no liquid is poured on the coach, all bets are voided.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
She was stripped of her Olympic gold medal in the team event and her scores were voided.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
Four days later, Musk became the first person ever worth $700 billion, after the Delaware Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling that had voided an award of Tesla stock options now worth $126 billion to Musk.
—Matt Durot, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Following the 2024 season, the parent company of Bally Sports KC voided its deal with the Royals.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
In addition to replenishing the equity pool for employee awards, this decision restored the equity framework needed to maintain and execute on Tesla’s pay-for-performance philosophy after a single Delaware judge voided the 2018 CEO Performance Award.
—Shane Goodwin, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
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
His cookbook contracts were voided, his books pulled from bookstore shelves.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
If no liquid is poured on the coach, all bets are voided.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
She was stripped of her Olympic gold medal in the team event and her scores were voided.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
Four days later, Musk became the first person ever worth $700 billion, after the Delaware Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling that had voided an award of Tesla stock options now worth $126 billion to Musk.
—Matt Durot, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Following the 2024 season, the parent company of Bally Sports KC voided its deal with the Royals.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
In addition to replenishing the equity pool for employee awards, this decision restored the equity framework needed to maintain and execute on Tesla’s pay-for-performance philosophy after a single Delaware judge voided the 2018 CEO Performance Award.
—Shane Goodwin, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voided
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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This is the last school year for the elementary school, which will be demolished when it’s emptied out.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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As Sheridan emptied his pockets, Ronald Heath began kicking the man and stabbing him with a hunting knife, prosecutors said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 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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Jayson Tatum has cleared another benchmark in his Achilles rehab, according to a report from ESPN’s Shams Charania.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this week, the FAA cleared the company to resume launches.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
8 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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The Crime Lab and Coroner’s Office were evacuated and Belmont Street and North 11th Street were temporarily closed.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
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In those first two days, most of the Palestinians who were medically evacuated to Egypt during the war and were due to return to Gaza were barred from re-entering the territory, despite receiving prior approval from Israeli and Egyptian authorities.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
7 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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Regional Superintendent of Schools April Jordan has appointed Chris Van Nostrand as District 65’s seventh School Board member, filling the seat vacated by Omar Salem, who resigned in early November.—
Alexandra Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Throw in filling the two-way slot vacated by Simpson’s release by signing Tosan Evbuomwan and there were more than just a few transactions.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Voided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voided. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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