1
as in void
having no legal or binding force
the contract was null because one party forgot to sign it
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2
as in worthless
having no usefulness
that information is as null as no information at all
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as in to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
asked the state court to null the election results because of widespread voting irregularities
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Recent Examples of null
Erica R. Bailey,
kai Krautter,
wen Wu,
adam D. Galinsky,
jon M. Jachimowicz, Harvard Business Review, 24 July 2024
The most powerful attack allows hackers to use a null string—a programming concept for no value—as a public encryption key during the authentication process.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 26 June 2024
Emily Horton, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Ricart understood the changing dynamics in college football and was careful to include a contingency that would null the truck’s lease should Ewers transfer.
—Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2022
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Adjective
However, scientific studies have found mixed results: On the one hand, some studies find evidence that passionate employees tend to perform better, while other research has documented null or even negative effects on performance.
—Erica R. Bailey,
kai Krautter,
wen Wu,
adam D. Galinsky,
jon M. Jachimowicz, Harvard Business Review, 24 July 2024
The most powerful attack allows hackers to use a null string—a programming concept for no value—as a public encryption key during the authentication process.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 26 June 2024
Verb
Don’t worry that cooking with it will null the point: The heat is not so high as to damage the principal flavors.
—Emily Horton, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Ricart understood the changing dynamics in college football and was careful to include a contingency that would null the truck’s lease should Ewers transfer.
—Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for null
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The building’s distinctive void houses the Desert Garden, where guests can enjoy light bites surrounded by desert flora.Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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The scripture says that His Word won’t return void.Kyle Denis, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
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Photograph: Getty EVs are practically worthless secondhand, because the huge batteries will need expensive replacement after a few years.James Morris, WIRED, 8 Dec. 2024
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Accusations started flying, with many crypto observers alleging that $HAWK was a pump-and-dump scheme, or a rug pull — when developers build hype for a crypto project to raise money only to liquidate their position and walk away, with others left holding worthless tokens.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
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Rankin believed that without a widespread moral awakening, the prospect was slim that slavery could be abolished.TIME, TIME, 2 Dec. 2024
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Kash Patel vows to abolish the ‘deep state’; Trump’s FBI pick thrills MAGA base Robby Soave and Steven Olikara weigh in on Donald Trump’s nominee to spearhead the FBI, Kash Patel.The Hill, The Hill, 2 Dec. 2024
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Congress should reaffirm the CRA by recognizing that agency guidance is invalid unless submitted to both Congress and GAO.Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The 63-year-old's motion, filed Wednesday, argues that his original guilty plea to a conspiracy charge is invalid because the count was later dismissed by the court, rendering the outcome unconstitutional.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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But Mara may not need any coaxing to make sweeping change if the stadium is empty on Sunday and the Giants get blown out by Bergen Catholic-product Darren Rizzi, Derek Carr and Alvin Kamara.Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Elsewhere, many parts of the capital were empty and shops were closed.ABDULRAHMAN SHAHEEN and ABBY SEWELL, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Dec. 2024
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Initially, officials issued a tsunami warning for some coastal areas, although this was repealed a few hours later.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The only time in U.S. history a constitutional amendment has been repealed was when the 18th Amendment prohibiting the manufacture, sale and transportation of intoxication liquors, better known as prohibition, was repealed in 1933 through the addition of the 21st Amendment, LeRoy noted.Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024
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While appearing on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast, the host asked the Shazam! actor if he got canceled for leaning right in the election.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Japan Times reported that Ms. Nakayama had canceled an appearance at a Christmas concert in Osaka, Japan, scheduled for that same day, citing health issues.Alex Williams, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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His practice also appeals to those looking to avoid the pitfalls of standard, reactionary medical treatments in favor of more natural, preventive options.William Mullane, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
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The bottom line is that these are common mistakes in the business grant application process that can easily be avoided.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Null.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/null. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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