as in weak
chronically or repeatedly suffering from poor health
an old and now invalid woman who rarely gets out anymore
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1
as in null
having no legal or binding force
the treaty is invalid once one side violates it
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as in erroneous
not being in agreement with what is true
that's an invalid assumption on your part
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as in unreasonable
not using or following good reasoning
an argument which has one untrue premise is invalid
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as in unsupported
having no basis in reason or fact
an invalid claim that can be easily disproved by the facts
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as in to impair
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Recent Examples of invalid
Caroline Frost, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
On these facts, IRS Chief Counsel concluded that the Forms 872-M were invalid to extend the statute of limitations.
—Matthew Roberts, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Lawyers for Yoon have said warrants for security service members would also be invalid.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2025
China refused to participate in the proceedings and maintains the award is invalid.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
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If this is ascertained, the BBC quotes an LA attorney saying this would render Hackman’s will invalid, and mean his children could have a claim to the estate.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
On these facts, IRS Chief Counsel concluded that the Forms 872-M were invalid to extend the statute of limitations.
—Matthew Roberts, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Lawyers for Yoon have said warrants for security service members would also be invalid.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2025
China refused to participate in the proceedings and maintains the award is invalid.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invalid
Verb
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Substance Use Ravages Mitochondria And Mental Health Alcohol, stimulants, and tobacco all impair mitochondrial function—sometimes permanently.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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She is charged with criminal vehicular homicide, felony criminal operation and driving while impaired, among other violations.—
Olivia Estright,
Twin Cities,
2 Apr. 2025
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Any player can get hurt, but two of the game’s best young players just made costly bets against themselves.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Republicans at the Capitol understand this is going to hurt not just Americans, but their own political futures.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Anti-Terrorism Act For more than three decades since Congress passed the Anti-Terrorism Act in 1992, U.S. citizens harmed by acts of terrorism have had the option to sue the terrorist groups responsible.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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Both hope Social Security, ultimately, won’t be harmed.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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Their son and daughter-in-law, Cameron Bott, 35, and his wife, Diana, 36, whose nearby home was damaged in the tornado, initiated a discussion about starting a GoFundMe to offset potential insurance shortfalls in rebuilding the gas station.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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There was a fire in 2023 that damaged part of the nightclub, authorities said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
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At least 31 people were killed, 27 others were injured and some 70 homes were burned before security forces arrived and repelled the gangs, killing at least 23 gunmen, the mission said.—
DÁNICA COTO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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Boosie Badazz is counting his blessings after walking away from a massive car crash in Georgia that left multiple drivers and passengers injured.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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His aunt is exhausted, unsteady on her feet, her eyes red.—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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The game lasts about two minutes in total before the AI calls it a day, exhausted from generating the worst gaming experience possible.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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He was laid up in bed for five weeks in the summer of 1919 but returned to the job that fall.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2025
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Morikawa was laid up 90 yards out, while Henley's approach sailed right of the green.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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This means ensuring your organization can maintain its mission over time without depleting resources or burning out your people.—
Michel Koopman,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Williams figures to inherit a roster depleted by lack of eligibility, early entry into the NBA and the transfer portal.—
Taylor Lyons,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Invalid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invalid. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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