as in abolishing
to put an end to by formal action
the constitutional amendment that nullified Prohibition
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Recent Examples of nullifying
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Brady used blistering pressure, powerful and skilled takedowns and top position to completely nullifying anything Edwards was trying to accomplish.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The plaintiffs dropped the suit when the state Legislature passed its own such law, nullifying the executive order.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
However, the General Assembly, aided by Jones in his role as state representative, passed a law nullifying the referendum.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
That Corinthians game showed Reis at his dominant best, nullifying the league’s top scorer Yuri Alberto with an aggressive man-marking approach.
—Thom Harris, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The muddy terrain slowed the French cavalry’s charges, nullifying their advantage in mobility and power.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
However, it was later ruled that Gordon was down by contact, nullifying yet another Bears touchdown.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
Cheney pointed to Johnson spearheading an amicus brief in 2020 that argued for nullifying President Biden's victories in several key states.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 13 Oct. 2024
Adjective
This decision is tantamount to nullifying the statute and is very unlikely to be upheld in court.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Brady used blistering pressure, powerful and skilled takedowns and top position to completely nullifying anything Edwards was trying to accomplish.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The plaintiffs dropped the suit when the state Legislature passed its own such law, nullifying the executive order.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
However, the General Assembly, aided by Jones in his role as state representative, passed a law nullifying the referendum.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
That Corinthians game showed Reis at his dominant best, nullifying the league’s top scorer Yuri Alberto with an aggressive man-marking approach.
—Thom Harris, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The muddy terrain slowed the French cavalry’s charges, nullifying their advantage in mobility and power.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
However, it was later ruled that Gordon was down by contact, nullifying yet another Bears touchdown.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
Cheney pointed to Johnson spearheading an amicus brief in 2020 that argued for nullifying President Biden's victories in several key states.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 13 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nullifying
Verb
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Actually abolishing the department will require action from Congress, but the effort could have major implications for everything from universities’ federal funding to college students applying for loans to pay for their education.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2025
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While the order, and its potential effect, sent shockwaves across Missouri and the nation, actually abolishing the Education Department will still require action from Congress.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Jason Mercier, vice president and director of research at Mountain State’s Policy Center, told The Center Square in a Friday interview that there’s a reason a wealth tax does not exist in the United States and why other countries are repealing them.—
Carleen Johnson | The Center Square,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Dec. 2024
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Since then, advocates for repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset made a last-ditch lobbying blitz to get the Senate to take it up before the current Congress winds down.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
19 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The situation has created tension in the arts community, with some artists canceling appearances while others have used their performances to make political statements.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Some Canadians are canceling their trips to New England or avoiding the United States altogether.—
Sarah Matusek,
The Christian Science Monitor,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Not all Republicans are avoiding town halls.—
Lauren Green,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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His offseason of work at the position centered around avoiding that happening again.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Nullifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/nullifying. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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