VOIDS Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of void

as in vacancies

empty space those ancient travelers who traversed those vast watery voids between the islands of Oceania

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as in gaps

an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge) the client wanted an old-fashioned stone wall and did not want the voids filled in with mortar

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voids

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verb

present tense third-person singular of void

as in abolishes

to put an end to by formal action the court's decision voided the will the cashier voided the sale when the customer realized his wallet was at home

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as in empties

to remove the contents of the seller has promised to void the house of all furniture

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loads
fills

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Recent Examples of voids

Noun

The depths of all four are consistent with fractures and voids documented at nearby sites. — Nolan Roth, Scientific American, 23 Aug. 2026 The Royals had 10 players sign with FBS programs in December, and the offensive line took a big hit, but transfers will fill those voids. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026 Independent bottlers fill these voids, and also often have old stocks from distilleries that have gone under and no longer exist at all, representing the opportunity for enthusiasts to try things that would others not exist. — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Researchers found that the solar wind experiments created tiny voids within the mineral structure. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026 Carolina had to 1) identify its own strengths, 2) pinpoint ways to expand on them, 3) scout (and acquire) players to fill those voids, and then 4) get the best out of them. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 8 June 2026 The cosmic web is the term scientists use to describe a skeleton-like framework of filaments and sheets of dark matter and gas along which galaxies gathered and evolved over time, which is punctuated by nearly empty voids. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 May 2026 Even if giant, enormous voids with no stars and galaxies in them at all did exist, this structure couldn’t possibly be one of those. — Big Think, 26 Mar. 2026 A week after the collapse, KDKA Investigates learned about pre-existing conditions in the roads throughout the borough, likely from aging infrastructure, where small voids have popped up under the surface. — Erika Stanish, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026

Verb

Modding the glasses is against the terms of service, which voids your warranty. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026 What voids a bumper-to-bumper warranty? — Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 16 May 2026 The agencies’ responses come in the wake of a new Kansas law that voids the state identification documents of roughly 1,800 trans Kansans who have changed their gender markers. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026 The Heat would avoid that payment, and subsequent regular payments, only if Silver voids his contract and expels him from the league. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025

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Noun

To fill inspectors general vacancies, the Illinois Supreme Court would vet and submit nominees, from which the independent commission would make the final selection.

— Collin Corbett, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
The peak moving season in the apartment market is spring and summer, but an oversupply of new units changed that seasonal dynamic with respect to rents and vacancies.

— Diana Olick, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of vacancies

Noun

Its 100mm pixel macro lens captures 28 images per second in order to guide the jet to the gaps in your teeth.

— Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
Any business can run into cash-flow gaps — slow seasons, delayed invoice payments or unexpected costs can throw off even the most perfectly balanced budget.

— Carson Brunson, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of gaps

Verb

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

That access can be a convenience for paying bills, or a problem if one owner empties the account without the other’s agreement.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Eufy Robot Vacuum and Mop Deal The Eufy Omni C20 vacuum and mop offers a hands-free clean with an Omni Station that automatically empties dust, plus washes and dries its own mop pads.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 15 July 2026

Definition of empties

Noun

McIlroy surged into the top-10 on Saturday with a 7-under 63, powered by nine birdies, including three in his final four holes.

— Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
The golf course would be transformed from its original layout of three courses with 36 holes to a single 18-hole championship course, per the outlet.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of holes

Verb

The law also repeals the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act’s senior manager provisions.

— Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
The measure repeals provisions in Finland’s 1987 Nuclear Energy Act that banned the import, production, possession and detonation of nuclear explosives.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026

Definition of repeals

Noun

High-pressure washing can force water into seals and crevices, damage weatherstripping, and strip paint—especially on doors that are already showing signs of chipping or peeling.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026
Unapproved use of old cardboard pieces placed in underside crevices below the center prep table.

— Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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