1
as in refutes
to declare not to be true
the congressman denied all charges of wrongdoing
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as in refuses
to be unwilling to grant
the director denied access to the top secret files to all but those with a need to know
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as in rejects
to refuse to acknowledge as one's own or as one's responsibility
in a futile attempt to get out of the contract, he even denied his own signature
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Recent Examples of denies
If the judge denies the defense motion, the court would then move toward scheduling Trauernicht’s trial.
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The union denies having any role in the slowdown of the nation's airspace in 2019.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
This statement denies the history of this name change and is, in fact, wrong.
—Dr. Nikki Romanik, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
If the trial court judge denies the motion, a defendant can then petition the Court of Appeals to reverse the trial court's decision.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
But paying out tens of millions each year in settlements, judgments and legal costs denies that money to other county services, from libraries, parks and roads to social services and public safety.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Peng denies such ties, and says Pony’s Chinese expertise may give it advantages in the US — despite the hostile political climate.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2025
If the commission denies the certificate, such work cannot be done for three years.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Cleary still denies those claims.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The union denies having any role in the slowdown of the nation's airspace in 2019.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
This statement denies the history of this name change and is, in fact, wrong.
—Dr. Nikki Romanik, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
If the trial court judge denies the motion, a defendant can then petition the Court of Appeals to reverse the trial court's decision.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
But paying out tens of millions each year in settlements, judgments and legal costs denies that money to other county services, from libraries, parks and roads to social services and public safety.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Peng denies such ties, and says Pony’s Chinese expertise may give it advantages in the US — despite the hostile political climate.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2025
If the commission denies the certificate, such work cannot be done for three years.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Cleary still denies those claims.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denies
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Ex-contractor likens Gaza aid effort to 'The Hunger Games,' former employer refutes claims One meal a day.—
Gram Slattery,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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However, in a blog on the topic, the NPS refutes the idea that one park is more deadly than any other.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
9 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Mun-ju refuses to leave him.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Or, maybe someone who currently lives with you refuses to take ownership of perpetuating the mess downstairs.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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International pressure on Israel to end the war is increasing, with a growing list of countries deciding recently to recognize Palestinian statehood, which Israel rejects.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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When Rabbit asks to be the one to adopt Stacey after her graduation, Evelyn abusively rejects the notion and Rabbit is crushed.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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The plan also contradicts the Prime Minister’s frequent claims that the Palestinian Authority will have no role in a postwar Gaza.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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The report contradicts previous findings from the Justice Department and reporting from other news outlets.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Fox News showed year-over-year viewership growth in the September ratings, while CNN and MSNBC saw significant audience declines.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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If either side declines to pick up their side of the option, as seems likely, Steer and the left-handed-hitting Will Benson could form a platoon in left field to replace Hays, with TJ Friedl in center and Noelvi Marte in right.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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However, what if the board later disavows the director’s action, leaving the director personally exposed to that contract liability?—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Mamdani criticizes Adams as 'extreme' after mayor exits New York City race.—
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FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris criticizes President Biden's decision to run for re-election.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Denies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denies. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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