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
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025
In other words, the administration is overstating the evidence, the FDA is contradicting itself, and the scientists who actually did the research are saying something altogether different.
—Dr. Craig Spencer, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, for instance, recently published their own guidelines contradicting the CDC’s stance on vaccination for children and during pregnancy, respectively.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
Just 18% of the tariff burden is judged to be borne by exporters, contradicting the administration's claim that Americans are not paying the tax.
—Steve Liesman, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
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
Adjective
But there have been contradicting reports about this, too, particularly because Princess Beatrice has her own career outside of her royal duties.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025
In other words, the administration is overstating the evidence, the FDA is contradicting itself, and the scientists who actually did the research are saying something altogether different.
—Dr. Craig Spencer, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, for instance, recently published their own guidelines contradicting the CDC’s stance on vaccination for children and during pregnancy, respectively.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
Just 18% of the tariff burden is judged to be borne by exporters, contradicting the administration's claim that Americans are not paying the tax.
—Steve Liesman, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradicting
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Health experts and medical organizations are refuting claims of a link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 Sep. 2025
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Barrett himself previously addressed the rumors surrounding his time off, refuting any suggestion that he had been removed from his position.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If implemented and successful in resolving claim disputes faster and in a fairer way for everyone involved, the Lone Star State could become a model for other states where homeowners have expressed frustration against carriers underpaying or denying damage claim repayments, like Florida.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Still, there’s no denying that horror is integral to the midnight movie, and the late Father of Zombies is widely credited with giving both genres their progressive political reputations.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Hegel calls this our amphibian condition to be caught between two contradictory worlds.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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But the HHAs made the convergence between the genre's corporate ambitions and cultural traditions seem less contradictory.—
Rodney Carmichael,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The club’s former general manager Pierpaolo Marino then poured fuel on the fire by questioning whether Scott McTominay should have been pushed out to the left of midfield to make way for summer arrival De Bruyne.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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He also was sought for questioning in a child abuse case, Ferrell said.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Despite rejecting his proposal, her feelings for him stayed the same.—
Katie Mannion,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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The countries now recognizing a Palestinian state and publicly committing themselves to the prospect are rejecting that premise and denying the settler right’s attempt at a fait accompli.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, the opposite trend was found among birds, with adult males living 5% longer.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Abdo appeared opposite Nicole Kidman in the feature Queen of the Desert.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But Lu had a bit of an opposing point of view.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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To get there, executives said, the Rockies needed to scour opposing clubs, non-baseball industries and even college campuses.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Contradicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradicting. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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