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
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Numerous state legislatures, heavily lobbied by commercial industries, have preempted or challenged Rights of Nature laws, rendering them null, void, and wholly unenforceable.
—India Nye Wenner, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2025
Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2022
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
What would a negative or null result imply about the frequency of inhabited planets in the galaxy?
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Numerous state legislatures, heavily lobbied by commercial industries, have preempted or challenged Rights of Nature laws, rendering them null, void, and wholly unenforceable.
—India Nye Wenner, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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
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
Adjective
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Temporary documents that once allowed others access to certain services are now void.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
17 July 2025
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To avoid violating the statute and imposing discipline that is void, HOAs need to take action soon.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Otherwise their responses to art would be worthless.—
Charlotte Runcie
July 10,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
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The incumbents protect the fort until the fort is worthless (cliche cf.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
Verb
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The poem became an anthem for abolishing convict labor in Florida.—
Time,
Time,
17 July 2025
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Those who call for abolishing ICE or halting deportations rarely grapple with what that would actually mean: open borders in all but name.—
Robert W Hood,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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Beijing refused to participate in the proceedings and maintains the award is invalid.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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Perlmutter is now suing the Trump administration, alleging that her firing was invalid; the government maintains that the executive branch has the authority to dismiss her.—
Kate Knibbs,
ArsTechnica,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Soft yet sturdy, linen bags like this are durable enough to hold a laptop, books, and other travel essentials, yet they can be tucked into your pocket when empty.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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Your thoughtful disagreement creates stronger relationships than empty praise.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
Verb
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But even in friendly rooms, Democrats are not promising to repeal the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in toto.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
18 July 2025
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One positive step was to repeal many of the Inflation Reduction Act’s green energy subsidies.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
17 July 2025
Verb
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Years later, her character was set to lead a separate reboot for Peacock, but the project was canceled in 2021.—
Danny Horn,
EW.com,
19 July 2025
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Was the show canceled because late night TV is a relic of the past?—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Close the blinds and curtains on sun-facing windows to block the sun's rays and avoid unwanted heat.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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In his exit memo, Bennett urged the commission to avoid micromanaging the negotiation process and instead focus on big-picture policy, public engagement and trust-building.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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“Null.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/null. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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