as in abolishes
to put an end to by formal action
the constitutional amendment that nullified Prohibition
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Recent Examples of nullifies
The move nullifies an extension quietly authorized by Biden before leaving office, which had granted Harris an additional year of protection beyond the standard six-month post-tenure period.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nullifies
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Instead, this measure abolishes them.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Iranian parliament has just approved a law that abolishes prison sentences for those who had to leave Iran illegally.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency cancels National Fire Training Academy classes.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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SpaceX cancels a launch to bring astronauts home.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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Wyoming House Bill 116, signed on February 28, 2025, similarly invalidates out-of-state driver's licenses held by undocumented immigrants.—
Billal Rahman
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Nullifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nullifies. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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