invalids

verb

Definition of invalidsnext
present tense third-person singular of invalid
as in damages

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invalids
  1. harms
  2. impairs
  3. exhausts
Verb
  • By promoting healthy digital habits, schools and families can work together to ensure social media augments rather than harms their children’s lives.
    Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The new Administration may wish to propose solutions to state regulatory overreach that harms many Americans.
    Alden Abbott, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of harms
Verb
  • In 2022, Willis was diagnosed with aphasia dementia, a cognitive disorder that impairs speech and communication over time.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
  • This is defined as exhaustion that significantly impairs your quality of life.
    Brittany Risher, SELF, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of impairs
Verb
  • The charge against Baldwin was dismissed with prejudice, meaning it can’t be brought back to court after the prosecution exhausts its appeals.
    Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
  • This is essential as Ukraine exhausts its Soviet-era stocks and transitions to more advanced NATO weapons.
    Dan Altman, Foreign Affairs, 12 July 2022
Definition of exhausts
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Thesaurus Entries Near invalids

invalidity

invalids

invaluable

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