as in abolishing
to put an end to by formal action
those nations eventually invalidated their trade agreement
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Recent Examples of invalidating
And these four friends—who all considered themselves serious scholars—wanted to find a way of invalidating his success.
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Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The judge found that Anthem Blue Cross of California’s lawsuit failed to establish a legal basis for invalidating HaloMD’s arbitration wins against the company.
—Tara Bannow, STAT, 13 Apr. 2026
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a Colorado ban on conversion therapy violates the First Amendment, potentially invalidating other state laws like California’s that have long prohibited the practice as junk science.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
That can't happen if the Supreme Court hands down a decision invalidating post-election ballot-receipt deadlines after the state's June 2 primaries.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
The Supreme Court last month delivered a major blow to Trump by invalidating most of his global tariffs, a cornerstone of his economic policy in his second term.
—Meghan Mistry, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
However, Attorney General Kris Kobach told McCabria at a hearing on Friday that the state would voluntarily refrain from invalidating anyone else’s driver’s licenses or adjudicating complaints about restroom usage until March 26, a month after the law took effect.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
The effects of invalidating someone’s legal documents goes far beyond just transportation.
—Noelle Martin, The Conversation, 1 Mar. 2026
Former Solicitor General Neal Katyal, who served under the Obama administration, also praised the court’s decision invalidating the tariffs.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 20 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The judge found that Anthem Blue Cross of California’s lawsuit failed to establish a legal basis for invalidating HaloMD’s arbitration wins against the company.
—Tara Bannow, STAT, 13 Apr. 2026
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a Colorado ban on conversion therapy violates the First Amendment, potentially invalidating other state laws like California’s that have long prohibited the practice as junk science.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
That can't happen if the Supreme Court hands down a decision invalidating post-election ballot-receipt deadlines after the state's June 2 primaries.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
The Supreme Court last month delivered a major blow to Trump by invalidating most of his global tariffs, a cornerstone of his economic policy in his second term.
—Meghan Mistry, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
However, Attorney General Kris Kobach told McCabria at a hearing on Friday that the state would voluntarily refrain from invalidating anyone else’s driver’s licenses or adjudicating complaints about restroom usage until March 26, a month after the law took effect.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
The effects of invalidating someone’s legal documents goes far beyond just transportation.
—Noelle Martin, The Conversation, 1 Mar. 2026
Former Solicitor General Neal Katyal, who served under the Obama administration, also praised the court’s decision invalidating the tariffs.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invalidating
Verb
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Jonathan Ruhe, fellow for American strategy at JINSA, echoed Stricker on the importance of abolishing the Iranian enrichment program.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Abdul El-Sayed is gaining momentum in a divisive three-way Democratic primary with an uncompromising argument for clarity on progressive priorities — Medicare for All, abolishing ICE, and ending US military aid to Israel.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Social Security Administration’s actuaries have found repealing the retirement earnings test will ultimately reduce trust fund costs, Adcock said.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
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That showed again how poorly the Legislature served the voters by repealing Florida’s runoff primary 21 years ago.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Three more school districts are canceling classes Friday due to a high number of teachers who plan to participate in a march for higher school funding in Raleigh.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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Last July, Colbert announced that CBS was canceling his show as of May 2026.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Garcia Torres’ appellate attorney who secured the ruling overturning the conviction also did not respond to messages seeking comment.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Election law experts contend that the scenario of Republicans successfully overturning election results is unlikely, with legal remedies available to prevent stalling and ensure certification of results by January 3 when the new Congress convenes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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International law forbids attacks on important historical sites like the temple, but Thailand has argued that Cambodia militarized the temple by installing weapons systems, storing ammunition, and using the site as a base for surveillance equipment, voiding its wartime protection.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The cap space accounts for Larry Ogunjobi’s deal voiding on March 10, and the contract that has to enter the Top 51 in its place.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Holland's not quite sure why so many in his generation are avoiding alcohol.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Nia has no interest at all in talking to them or even a strategy for avoiding them.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Red states have branded climate-friendly policies as government overreach, in some cases nullifying energy-efficiency measures in their more liberal cities.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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However, the Ravens failed his physical because of concerns about his ankle, nullifying the deal.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Invalidating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invalidating. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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