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as in empty
not expressing any emotion
the teacher knew no one was paying attention when she looked out and saw all those blank faces
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2
as in devoid
lacking contents that could or should be present
the page of instructions actually turned out to be blank
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as in complete
having no exceptions or restrictions
his blank refusal to even consider my request for an unpaid leave of absence
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as in emptiness
empty space
a blank on the form for the patient's insurance policy number
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as in to ignore
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Recent Examples of blank
Charlie Fink, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Oakey stared at the blank screen and seemingly sighed, and then reluctantly turned towards the window.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
The number of shooters helped to ensure one of the bullets was fatal, although one firearm was also fed a blank so that each shooter was uncertain who was directly responsible for the death, officials said.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 2 Mar. 2025
Tyler Small, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
West Ham looked to be getting back on track after posting shutout victories against Arsenal (1-0) and Leicester City (2-0) before being blanked in their last match against Newcastle United (1-0).
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
This inspired the blank paper protests which played a role in the lifting of quarantine in China.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Oakey stared at the blank screen and seemingly sighed, and then reluctantly turned towards the window.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
The superior second act does fill in some of the blanks, but there are questions left unanswered and motivations unexplained.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
The number of shooters helped to ensure one of the bullets was fatal, although one firearm was also fed a blank so that each shooter was uncertain who was directly responsible for the death, officials said.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 2 Mar. 2025
Verb
While the lineup has improved in terms of balance and defensive structure, the Yankees saw their bats blanked by a Dodgers team that entered the World Series with two and a half starting pitchers on their roster.
—Tyler Small, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
West Ham looked to be getting back on track after posting shutout victories against Arsenal (1-0) and Leicester City (2-0) before being blanked in their last match against Newcastle United (1-0).
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blank
Adjective
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At the end of the family's very eventful day, Duggar and Wissmann sat around a quiet, unlit campfire with many empty camping chairs waiting for the rest of the family to arrive.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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From 65 million to 80 million housing units across China are estimated to be empty.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Banking has become functionally correct but emotionally devoid, with the industry swimming in a sea of sameness.—
Michael Abbott,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Delle, devoid for so long from its intrinsic need for social interaction might be filling in the gaps by talking to himself.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
14 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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And her fashion sense is impeccable, too, wearing everything from a stylish black Prada dress to a ginger top and miniskirt, complete with a distinctive gold chain necklace.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The stunning dress — complete with ruching detail on the bodice and a sweetheart V-neck — takes Vivian from a duckling to a swan, leaving everyone (including Edward) in awe while on a date at the opera to watch a performance of Verdi's La Traviata.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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If form holds, that would set up a rematch between Auburn and A&M in the Sweet Sixteen in Atlanta on March 28.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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This is a master working in top form from start to finish to create a film that’s been much-imitated but never topped.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While Trump might be tempted therefore to simply ignore those critics, the Yemen crisis is a golden opportunity for his administration to advance and strengthen an important ...—
Julian Ku,
National Review,
23 Mar. 2025
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Many such studies ignore, rather than seriously examine, biological realities.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Two other seats were left vacant when Democratic lawmakers died.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Council members March 25 voted unanimously to rezone a vacant property on the west side of Montgomery for high-intensity mixed-use development, a designation allowing combinations of apartments, hotels and retail spaces.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Juxtaposed with the shots of the children cheerfully collecting these portraits are the scenes of the utter devastation wrought by the war between Hamas and the Israel Defense Forces, which the United Nations says has claimed the lives of more than 48,000 Palestinians.—
Don Riddell,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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The easy, breezy spring dresses this season exude utter femininity while empowering the wearer to walk with confidence and comfort — what more can women want for their wardrobe?—
Adam Mansuroglu,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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However, during their meeting, Saldívar delayed handing over the papers, alleging she had been raped the night before, per USA Today.—
Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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That same paper acknowledged that immediate impacts of the transition to privatization often leads to reduction in wages and loss of jobs.—
Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Blank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blank. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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