1
as in refuting
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 denying
to declare not to be true
his account contradicted the story that they had gotten earlier
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Recent Examples of contradicting
Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
However, Paris Jackson took to Instagram shortly after the remarks surfaced, directly contradicting the actor’s narrative.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Weather conditions repeatedly neared critical thresholds for fire risk in the days leading up to the Dragon Bravo Fire's expansion, contradicting official statements.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The company has firmly denied unsafe working conditions, running ads and making public statements contradicting worker claims.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 21 Aug. 2025
Gone would be the days of regulations from different agencies contradicting each other or outdated rules remaining on the books because humans haven’t had the time to update them.
—Patrick A. McLaughlin, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2025
But doctors found evidence of prolonged abuse, contradicting what Butler said happened.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025
Adding to investigators’ doubts, Aria’s stomach was completely empty, contradicting Gupta’s claim that the child had eaten dinner only hours earlier.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Gone would be the days of regulations from different agencies contradicting each other or outdated rules remaining on the books because humans haven’t had the time to update them.
—Patrick A. McLaughlin, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Despite compelling evidence of the harms of infection and contradicting the CDC’s own recommendations, Kennedy has excluded pregnant women and children from receiving boosters.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
However, Paris Jackson took to Instagram shortly after the remarks surfaced, directly contradicting the actor’s narrative.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Weather conditions repeatedly neared critical thresholds for fire risk in the days leading up to the Dragon Bravo Fire's expansion, contradicting official statements.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The company has firmly denied unsafe working conditions, running ads and making public statements contradicting worker claims.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 21 Aug. 2025
Gone would be the days of regulations from different agencies contradicting each other or outdated rules remaining on the books because humans haven’t had the time to update them.
—Patrick A. McLaughlin, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2025
But doctors found evidence of prolonged abuse, contradicting what Butler said happened.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025
Adding to investigators’ doubts, Aria’s stomach was completely empty, contradicting Gupta’s claim that the child had eaten dinner only hours earlier.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Gone would be the days of regulations from different agencies contradicting each other or outdated rules remaining on the books because humans haven’t had the time to update them.
—Patrick A. McLaughlin, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradicting
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On Friday, Swift’s lawyer stepped into the fray to set the record straight, refuting the claim that his client had agreed to answer questions under oath.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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Days after the hearing, the leader of the Pentagon's office to investigate UFOs provided testimony of his own refuting some of the claims.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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But there’s no denying that this emerging dynamic gives billionaires and their space companies unprecedented power that could play out in exciting — and perhaps dangerous — ways.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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China is also ramping up its ability to target satellites, aimed at weakening or denying adversaries access to space, reported SCMP.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This position is contradictory to the Olympic values of unity, mutual respect, and peace.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Cade said Mensah's story has changed over the years, and his team plans to point out any contradictory stories to the next jury.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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According to the New York Times, this individual was the second person detained and later released by law enforcement authorities after questioning.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Instead, the Prime Minister’s absence has left British Jews questioning whether this government is serious about confronting the hatred consuming our country.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tesla's world class at rejecting how things were done previously.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The roughly 3,200 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 837 went on strike on August 4 after rejecting the company’s previous offer.—
Reuters 20 min ago,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Also recently seen starring opposite Zoe Saldana, Garrett Hedlund and Adria Arjona in the indie The Absence of Eden, Hammons was previously a series regular on Hulu/20th Television’s Up Here opposite Mae Whitman and Carlos Valdes.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Authorities said the gunshot came from about 200 yards away, likely from a perch atop the Losee Center building, which is on the opposite side of the plaza from where Kirk was speaking.—
Michael Ruiz , Peter D'Abrosca , Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , David Spunt , CB Cotton,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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In both circumstances involving Supertramp and The Police, avoidable interpersonal and legal conflict has taken center stage decades after the opposing parties dissolved their professional relationships.—
Mike Alleyne,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Shildt went with Cronenworth at shortstop Sunday based on the handedness of the opposing starter and Padres starter Dylan Cease’s propensity for inducing fly balls rather than an abundance of grounders.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Contradicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradicting. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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