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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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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
Steven T. Dennis, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Marc Saltzman, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Instead of contradicting Austen’s depictions, the series adds context and interiority, giving Mary a growth arc that highlights her similarities to the author’s archetypal heroines.
—Judy Berman, Time, 6 May 2026
That hasn’t stopped candidates from making promises — sometimes contradicting their previous records.
—Ben Paviour
may 6, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
In the more than 125 years since federal dietary guidance first appeared, the overriding message of the recommendations has changed and evolved, often with new recommendations contradicting the thinking of earlier guides.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
The survey also surfaced enduring public concerns over the police shooting death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald in October 2014 and the 13-month delay under then-Mayor Rahm Emanuel before the public release of body camera footage videos contradicting police statements.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Its lawyers, however, stated in internal memos obtained by the New York Times that nonresident foreign nationals could have used third-party payment platforms to get around its safeguards and make donations — possibly contradicting the firm’s statements to Congress.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
No Iranian delegation has yet departed for Islamabad, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing Iranian state TV, contradicting international media reports that a team of representatives was traveling.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
But detectives say new information surfaced two weeks later, contradicting her account and identifying Griffin as the shooter.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Also corrosive — the contradicting and quick-changing statements.
—Steven T. Dennis, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
While this might not be too surprising to many, 36 is the average age of players today — contradicting the common stereotype of a medium dominated by kids, tweens and young teens.
—Marc Saltzman, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Instead of contradicting Austen’s depictions, the series adds context and interiority, giving Mary a growth arc that highlights her similarities to the author’s archetypal heroines.
—Judy Berman, Time, 6 May 2026
That hasn’t stopped candidates from making promises — sometimes contradicting their previous records.
—Ben Paviour
may 6, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
In the more than 125 years since federal dietary guidance first appeared, the overriding message of the recommendations has changed and evolved, often with new recommendations contradicting the thinking of earlier guides.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
The survey also surfaced enduring public concerns over the police shooting death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald in October 2014 and the 13-month delay under then-Mayor Rahm Emanuel before the public release of body camera footage videos contradicting police statements.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Its lawyers, however, stated in internal memos obtained by the New York Times that nonresident foreign nationals could have used third-party payment platforms to get around its safeguards and make donations — possibly contradicting the firm’s statements to Congress.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
No Iranian delegation has yet departed for Islamabad, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing Iranian state TV, contradicting international media reports that a team of representatives was traveling.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
But detectives say new information surfaced two weeks later, contradicting her account and identifying Griffin as the shooter.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradicting
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Initial accounts given to relatives were contradictory — one early report incorrectly identified buffalo as the cause.—
Ryan Brennan
April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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In that order, Judge Susan van Keulen said government lawyers confirmed the USCIS has a duty to issue a timely decision on an application — and also that the holds are indefinite, two contradictory arguments.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That’s not refuting the secrecy.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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Amidst the other claims, this one has hit hard at Beast Industries, and the company got quite personal in refuting it.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Instead, a top Justice Department official insisted the ruling wasn't binding, and the administration continued denying detainees around the country a chance for release.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Instead, a top Justice Department official insisted the ruling wasn’t binding, and the administration continued denying detainees around the country a chance for release.—
Sudhin Thanawala,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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The Supreme Court may be more likely to bite if federal appeals courts draw opposite conclusions.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Bond yields, or interest rates, move in the opposite direction of prices.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The aggressive political gains DeSantis and Republicans seek also have some in the party questioning whether the new map would put GOP incumbents at risk of losing future elections.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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Despite the apology, Camp Mystic’s plans to reopen in late May with nearly 900 girls have angered victims’ families, and state officials are questioning whether the license should be renewed.—
Jim Vertuno,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Washington and some other states, however, started rejecting licensure applicants or revoking nurses with diplomas from those schools even before the investigation was made public.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Some families are also rejecting the eye ointment.—
Duaa Eldeib,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Osula repeatedly got the better of his opposing centre-backs, most notably dummying Oliver Boscagli on the halfway line before sprinting into the box and shooting wide.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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When the opposing party is in power, oversight can become more about political messaging than effective accountability.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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“Contradicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradicting. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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