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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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
And the law contradicts itself.
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Christopher Spata, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Hochul’s nuclear boosterism contradicts it.
—Manna Jo Greene, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
The situation is compounded when his father gets out of jail, and starts offering up advice that contradicts Coach Taylor's (Kyle Chandler).
—Ken Simmons, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
UniQure said that contradicts the agency’s past guidance that the company could seek approval with trial data that compared UniQure’s treatment to an external database of people with Huntington’s disease.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
But his pitch for new revenue contradicts the Republican position.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
Yohnka said Hicks’ experience contradicts those assurances.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Citadel Securities published a blistering takedown of the Citrini essay, pointing out that the data flatly contradicts the thesis.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
Cardinal McElroy said deporting millions of families living here for decades contradicts Catholic faith and basic human dignity, while supporting border control and deporting criminals.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Christopher Spata, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Hochul’s nuclear boosterism contradicts it.
—Manna Jo Greene, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
The situation is compounded when his father gets out of jail, and starts offering up advice that contradicts Coach Taylor's (Kyle Chandler).
—Ken Simmons, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
UniQure said that contradicts the agency’s past guidance that the company could seek approval with trial data that compared UniQure’s treatment to an external database of people with Huntington’s disease.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
But his pitch for new revenue contradicts the Republican position.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
Yohnka said Hicks’ experience contradicts those assurances.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Citadel Securities published a blistering takedown of the Citrini essay, pointing out that the data flatly contradicts the thesis.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
Cardinal McElroy said deporting millions of families living here for decades contradicts Catholic faith and basic human dignity, while supporting border control and deporting criminals.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 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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In the last 24 hours, regional powers — particularly the UAE — have signaled a hardening of their stance toward Iran despite apparent efforts by the White House to find an off-ramp from the conflict, touting peace talks with the Islamic Republic, which denies negotiations are taking place.—
Holly Ellyatt,Emma Graham,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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Maduro has pleaded not guilty and denies being involved in drug trafficking.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Israel denies charges of a genocide and rejects the boycott and divestment movement.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
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The mother denied intentionally blocking the visits, claiming the child refuses to attend because Rocha rejects his transgender identity and does not use his new name, according to court documents.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Contradicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradicts. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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