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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
Steven T. Dennis, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
David Blumenthal, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
The script unfortunately goes round and round in circles with the characters constantly repeating and contradicting themselves.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
That said, its capacity to pass laws is constrained when the Guardian Council construes them as contradicting or conflicting with the constitution and religion.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Nonfarm payrolls fell by 92,000 jobs in February 2026, contradicting expectations for job growth, and the author contends this represents a fundamental weakness in the administration’s economic narrative.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
New details in an ICE statement appear aimed at contradicting mounting criticism about his care while in ICE custody.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Was Louise the teacher contradicting Louise the poet?
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
But Democrats pressed him on his testimony contradicting his prior statements and the fact the visit came after Epstein had already been convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 11 Feb. 2026
Adapting and expanding upon a lean Don Winslow novella, Layton adds many sometimes unnecessarily complex ingredients to the pot, with characters intersecting and allegiances and motivations often contradicting one another.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Also corrosive — the contradicting and quick-changing statements.
—Steven T. Dennis, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
Suspicion turned to anger when scientific leaders kept contradicting his embrace of hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, and convalescent plasma.
—David Blumenthal, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
The script unfortunately goes round and round in circles with the characters constantly repeating and contradicting themselves.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
That said, its capacity to pass laws is constrained when the Guardian Council construes them as contradicting or conflicting with the constitution and religion.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Nonfarm payrolls fell by 92,000 jobs in February 2026, contradicting expectations for job growth, and the author contends this represents a fundamental weakness in the administration’s economic narrative.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
New details in an ICE statement appear aimed at contradicting mounting criticism about his care while in ICE custody.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Was Louise the teacher contradicting Louise the poet?
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
But Democrats pressed him on his testimony contradicting his prior statements and the fact the visit came after Epstein had already been convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 11 Feb. 2026
Adapting and expanding upon a lean Don Winslow novella, Layton adds many sometimes unnecessarily complex ingredients to the pot, with characters intersecting and allegiances and motivations often contradicting one another.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradicting
Adjective
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His language has been contradictory on some of these points as to who's going to do it and when.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Federal judges have issued contradictory rulings on cases raising questions about state regulatory authority.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Late in the evening, the sheriff's office posted that no injuries or deaths had been reported from the storm, refuting social media rumors.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2026
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But the company is refuting the claims.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sorokin was locked in from the drop of the puck, denying Colin Blackwell on a shorthanded breakaway 10 minutes in and making a handful of other 10-bell saves on quality scoring chances in the first period alone.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Wasn’t Israel already systematically denying medical, food and fuel relief headed to Gaza?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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On the opposite side, losing population wouldn’t be a good thing either.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Neither of his fellow centre-backs Jaydee Canvot and Chadi Riad is anywhere near as capable or willing to carry the ball into midfield or play those long crossfield passes to set a player free on the opposite flank.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, Pattinson is like a manic roller coaster on screen, increasingly off the rails as the weight of Emma’s reveal has Charlie questioning everything and reacting badly to the situation.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The leaders of the Senate committee that oversees the FCC are questioning how the agency gave approval to the Nexstar–Tegna transaction, the massive broadcast station merger that already has been paused by a federal court.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Owens made the case that under the stadium incentive package approved by lawmakers in 2024 and the tentative STAR bond agreement negotiated by Toland on behalf of the state, rejecting the sports authority bill would only give the executive branch more control over the project.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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They are socialized in a world of makeup tutorials, fashion magazines, and objectifying advertisements—not to mention feminist commentary and pop songs about rejecting or healthily navigating image standards.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As the volunteer soccer coach shouted words of motivation, one of his players nudged the ball past the opposing team's goalie and into the net, prompting the sideline to erupt in cheers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Carmel’s Emerson Larson isn’t the type of pitcher who can surprise an opposing lineup.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Contradicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradicting. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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