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
Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Pressly’s 45th appearance of the season on Aug. 2 vested a $14 million club option for the 2025 season, but the option is null if Pressly finishes the season on the injured list.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 17 Aug. 2024
Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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
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Adjective
The quintet argued that ADOR’s main arguments did not explain how there were no violations in their contract and that any arguments regarding investment costs are null due to the success NewJeans had in its first two years.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Pressly’s 45th appearance of the season on Aug. 2 vested a $14 million club option for the 2025 season, but the option is null if Pressly finishes the season on the injured list.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 17 Aug. 2024
Verb
This kind of show needs a cast willing to dive headlong into the curdling eggnog (or, specifically here, a vat of premade Manhattans to null the pain) and Cullman has the right crew, with Mare Winningham and David Rasche playing the flailing parents.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for null
Adjective
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Trump claims pardons for those on the bipartisan congressional Jan. 6 committee are void, therefore potentially opening the door toward a justification for investigation.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
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With the department in upheaval, servicers may face a leadership void and unclear directives.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The best technology in the world is worthless if people don't use it.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The reporter's insistence on pulling the 4-time major champion's tongue was worthless.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Even before abolishing the department, the Trump administration blocked student loan forgiveness and repayment plans, slashed department staffing, and wiped the federal watchdog agency tasked with overseeing student loan servicing and collections.—
Sareen Habeshian,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
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What is Trump's justification for abolishing the department?—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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President Donald Trump wrote on Monday that Biden's pardons for the January 6 committee are invalid because they were signed with an autopen.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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And on Sunday, the president amplified the threat against the Jan. 6 investigators, saying their pardons were invalid because Biden had used an autopen to sign them.—
Mychael Schnell,
The Hill,
17 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
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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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With state universities and colleges continuing to see turnover of presidents, a House panel Wednesday unanimously approved a bill that would repeal a law shielding information about presidential candidates from public disclosure.—
Jim Saunders,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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If Congress were to defund the IMLS rather than repeal its authorizing statute, the agency would be forced to cease operations due to a lack of money, even if the legal framework for its existence remained intact.—
Devon Akmon,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2025
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Related article British Airways hit by delays and disruption after ‘technical issue’ Air France canceled eight flights to and from Heathrow, but the flag carrier of France says routes to other UK airports are operating normally.—
Tamara Hardingham-Gill,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Passengers whose flight was cancelled and no longer wished to travel would be entitled to a refund.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Soundproofing your apartment and crate-training your pup will help your dog bark less and avoid complaints from angry neighbors.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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The quick turnaround with results can also help avoid patients being administered incorrect antibiotics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Null.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/null. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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