1
as in refutes
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 denies
to declare not to be true
his account contradicted the story that they had gotten earlier
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Recent Examples of contradicts
But data increasingly contradicts those narratives.
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Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
And McCann’s version of events contradicts what Allen allegedly told other officials.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
That’s double the going rate less than a decade ago, and the upswing with the Super Bowl contradicts the downward drift of overall advertising on TV amid cord-cutting and competition from YouTube, streaming and social media.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
When people can see evidence that obviously contradicts what the administration is saying, they’re primed to disbelieve the officials.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
The constant cleanup becomes a daily burden that contradicts a simplified lifestyle, Palmer says.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
But video of both incidents contradicts federal officials’ accounts.
—Connor Greene, Time, 2 Feb. 2026
The passionate youthfulness here and the spa’s holistic, restorative aura might seem like odd bedfellows, but the chemistry between the two enriches rather than contradicts the overall vibe of cool, refined, New York-ness.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
If the outcome of that suit contradicts this recent ruling, Berger said condo associations in different parts of the state could end up subject to different rules.
—Catherine Odom
january 29, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
And McCann’s version of events contradicts what Allen allegedly told other officials.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
That’s double the going rate less than a decade ago, and the upswing with the Super Bowl contradicts the downward drift of overall advertising on TV amid cord-cutting and competition from YouTube, streaming and social media.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
When people can see evidence that obviously contradicts what the administration is saying, they’re primed to disbelieve the officials.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
The constant cleanup becomes a daily burden that contradicts a simplified lifestyle, Palmer says.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
But video of both incidents contradicts federal officials’ accounts.
—Connor Greene, Time, 2 Feb. 2026
The passionate youthfulness here and the spa’s holistic, restorative aura might seem like odd bedfellows, but the chemistry between the two enriches rather than contradicts the overall vibe of cool, refined, New York-ness.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
If the outcome of that suit contradicts this recent ruling, Berger said condo associations in different parts of the state could end up subject to different rules.
—Catherine Odom
january 29, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradicts
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Browsh refutes the idea the NFL chose Bad Bunny as a political stunt.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Data consistently refutes the idea that theaters and streaming are in a zero-sum battle for different audiences.—
Joseph M. Singer,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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Meta, for its part, denies the accusations and says it’s implemented numerous measures to safeguard young users.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Attorney Chris Huber, who is representing Frost V, said his client denies the allegations in the secretary of state's investigation.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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My child automatically rejects paying for parking, especially when there are other options.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Hunter-Torricke rejects these criticisms.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Contradicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradicts. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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