1
as in to refute
to make an assertion that is contrary to one made by (another)
no matter what I say, you always have to contradict me
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2
as in to deny
to declare not to be true
his account contradicted the story that they had gotten earlier
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Recent Examples of contradict
But a leaker contradicts this, claiming that the 17 Pro models will continue using titanium.
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PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
This contradicts our current best model of the universe, the standard model of cosmology, or the Lambda Cold Dark Matter (LCDM) model, which suggests that the strength of dark energy should be constant.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2025
By ousting the Defense Intelligence Agency's director after his agency produced an assessment that contradicted the White House narrative on Iran, the administration risks silencing independent analysis at a moment of high geopolitical tension.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Google's double-check feature highlights any information that is contradicted online.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
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PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
This contradicts our current best model of the universe, the standard model of cosmology, or the Lambda Cold Dark Matter (LCDM) model, which suggests that the strength of dark energy should be constant.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2025
By ousting the Defense Intelligence Agency's director after his agency produced an assessment that contradicted the White House narrative on Iran, the administration risks silencing independent analysis at a moment of high geopolitical tension.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Google's double-check feature highlights any information that is contradicted online.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradict
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To me, debate is about forming your own arguments and pushing yourself to refute curveball counters.—
Ashanty Rosario,
The Atlantic,
3 Sep. 2025
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Other organizations and scientists have refuted the DOE’s review, including the American Meteorological Society, which highlighted further flaws in the report and urged a correction of the findings by the agency.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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Instead of confirming or denying, the Colorado Buffaloes head coach flashed a wide smile and pretended the connection on their call was too poor to proceed.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Less than a year later, Anderson’s attorney filed a motion seeking a new trial based on new evidence — Smothers’ false affidavit — but that motion was ultimately denied by the court.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Several world leaders have already rejected the plan and insisted that the only solution is the creation of a Palestinian state once Hamas hands over the hostages and a new Palestinian government takes over.—
Michele Chabin,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Shi seemed confident that Strand Larsen, who was keen to join Newcastle United before the deadline, will knuckle down despite Wolves rejecting two bids.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Contradict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradict. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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