annuls

verb

present tense third-person singular of annul
1
as in offsets
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective unfortunately, his arrogant attitude annuls the many generous favors he does for people

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2
as in abolishes
to put an end to by formal action plans to annul their short-lived, ill-advised marriage

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Recent Examples of annuls The Monitor's View Just before a big election, the top court annuls a ban on two Israeli Arab parties. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annuls
  1. offsets
  2. abolishes
  3. corrects
  4. repeals
  5. neutralizes
  6. cancels
  7. outweighs
Verb
  • The global economy, meanwhile, is proving more resilient than expected as the AI investment boom offsets some of the energy shock from the Middle East conflict.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Longer life offsets costs The researchers also examined whether the additional electronics could be economically justified.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of offsets
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  • The Schengen Area is an agreement between 29 European countries that abolishes passport controls and allows people to travel across European borders without providing documents.
    — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Attorney Monica Restanio, whose arguments in court for the Venezuelan family were responsible for winning the ruling that abolishes the minor issue, said she was thrilled.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
Definition of abolishes
Verb
  • This measurement corrects a common misconception that white dwarfs are typically blue.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026
  • This version corrects the spelling of the last name of Sweden’s EU affairs minister.
    — Lorne Cook, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of corrects
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  • Florida’s next governor will have the final say over whether the state repeals the law, along with a litany of other gun issues.
    — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The law also repeals the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act’s senior manager provisions.
    — Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of repeals
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  • Fiber-rich foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains stimulate saliva, which neutralizes acids and washes away food particles.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Fruits, vegetables and whole grains stimulate saliva production, which neutralizes acids and washes away food particles.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of neutralizes
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  • The Katherine, Timon and Marissa Balloo’s neighborhood sit-down, charges a $25-a-person no-show fee to anyone who cancels after noon on the day of their reservation.
    — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
  • For the first time in NBA history, the league cancels regular season games after labor talks break off.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of cancels
Verb
  • Leaders who decide where human judgment is mandatory provide a signal that responsible progress outweighs speed at any cost.
    — Ryoji Sekido, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Overall, opposition to data centers outweighs support by 30 points, with polls showing the majority of Republicans oppose the construction of data centers near them.
    — Riley Callanan, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of outweighs

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“Annuls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annuls. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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