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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The void year concept was used on quarterback Zach Wilson.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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The 29-year-old still has two years left on the contract and ESPN, citing unnamed sourcing, reported late last year that Watson and the team agreed to rework his contract to add void years and move his dead salary cap into 2030.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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What this means isn’t that this music is cheap or worthless.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2025
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So restricted in scope as to be nearly worthless and thus is rarely utilized.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
27 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
Adjective
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Until a court tells ICE its removal order is invalid, the agency will follow its regulations, Jafek added.—
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2025
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President Trump Monday claimed that pardons dished out by former President Biden to members of the congressional committee that investigated Jan. 6 are invalid because they were signed using an autopen.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These bottles can be flattened when empty, conserving valuable luggage space and expanded when needed.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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But the schedule is also noticeably empty toward the backend of the trip.—
Andrew Carey,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Following Trump’s April 2 speech, McConnell kept his promise to Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine and voted for his Senate resolution to repeal the emergency declaration that allowed Trump to place tariffs on Canada.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The site currently gives a 5 percent chance that Trump will either sign a bill into law aiming to repeal or alter the 22nd Amendment, or that the Supreme Court will rule in a way that allows a president to serve more than two terms by July 31, 2025.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Canada's Department of National Defence told Newsweek that the program is not canceled and remains in early review stages.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Streaming series, which represents a larger share of TV viewing, aren't included in the survey because they are renewed or canceled throughout the year.—
Gary Levin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 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 7 Apr. 2025.
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