as in to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
the constitutional amendment that nullified Prohibition
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Recent Examples of nullify
Higher education consultant Tom O'Hare of Get College Going says that, at the very least, the practice nullifies the hard work a student and their family will spend searching for and applying for scholarships.
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Robert Farrington, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Massie’s reply appeared to reference Pence’s refusal to nullify the 2020 presidential election on Jan. 6, 2021, and comes amid his conflict with President Trump.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 25 June 2025
The provision would nullify these efforts, according to several lawmakers who have expressed concerns over the ban, and leave states unable to take action to protect their residents against the fast-moving technology.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Finally, in 2017, President Barack Obama entirely nullified Eisenhower’s 1953 Executive Order 10450 with his own executive order during his last days in office.
—Time, 20 June 2025
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Robert Farrington, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Massie’s reply appeared to reference Pence’s refusal to nullify the 2020 presidential election on Jan. 6, 2021, and comes amid his conflict with President Trump.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 25 June 2025
The provision would nullify these efforts, according to several lawmakers who have expressed concerns over the ban, and leave states unable to take action to protect their residents against the fast-moving technology.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Finally, in 2017, President Barack Obama entirely nullified Eisenhower’s 1953 Executive Order 10450 with his own executive order during his last days in office.
—Time, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nullify
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While Minnesota abolished the death penalty over a century ago, the federal murder charges carry a maximum penalty of capital punishment.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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Minnesota abolished its state death penalty in 1911.—
Steve Karnowski,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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While the Trump administration has passed temporary waivers on those sanctions, known as the Caesar Act, they can only be permanently repealed by law.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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But the bill that passed Congress on Thursday would repeal the part of the 2022 law that established the green bank and rescind money that hadn’t already been obligated to its recipients.—
Michael Phillis,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
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Twenty-four flights have been canceled at DIA as of 4:30 p.m. A ground delay has been issued at DIA from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
8 July 2025
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On June 18, the Princess of Wales canceled her appearance at Royal Ascot at the last minute.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
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Six appealed their disqualifications but none of the disqualifications were overturned, the NYPD said in court papers.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has called on the Supreme Court to reject an appeal by Ghislaine Maxwell to overturn her conviction.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Michigan’s win doesn’t invalidate Ohio State’s national championship, nor does Ohio State’s national championship erase the disappointment for Buckeyes seniors who went winless against Michigan in their careers.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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For example, Liebmann writes that liberals were not as concerned about excessive claims of judicial authority when judges invalidated conservative state laws.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
4 July 2025
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Experts say Camp Mystic's requests to amend the FEMA map could have been an attempt to avoid the requirement to carry flood insurance, to lower the camp's insurance premiums or to pave the way for renovating or adding new structures under less costly regulations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 July 2025
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While every Italian city is unique in its own ways, there are a couple of ways to avoid being marked as a tourist on your next trip to sample La Dolce Vita.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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“Nullify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nullify. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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