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
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.
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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
But a draft declaration that lawyers said was dictated by Joshua Orta, Martinez's friend and passenger, contradicts the version of events offered by federal officials.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Howell said the case contradicts prior characterizations of the clemency actions as focusing on nonviolent offenders.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
And McCann’s version of events contradicts what Allen allegedly told other officials.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
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
But a draft declaration that lawyers said was dictated by Joshua Orta, Martinez's friend and passenger, contradicts the version of events offered by federal officials.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Howell said the case contradicts prior characterizations of the clemency actions as focusing on nonviolent offenders.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
And McCann’s version of events contradicts what Allen allegedly told other officials.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 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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Now in its sixth day, the latest Middle East conflict continues to widen – with the US sinking an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka and Iran being accused of attacking Azerbaijan in the first strikes on the country since the beginning of the conflict, a claim Iran denies.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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The governor’s team denies that was the intent of their proposal.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If your child rejects a new dish, don't give up hope.—
Barrie Gillies,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
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Many expect a work stoppage — and possibly the cancellation of games for the first time since 1995 — as the MLB owners push for a salary cap and the players union rejects one.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Contradicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradicts. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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