1
as in refuting
to declare not to be true
the congressman denied all charges of wrongdoing
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2
as in refusing
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 rejecting
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 denying
If implemented and successful in resolving claim disputes faster and in a fairer way for everyone involved, the Lone Star State could become a model for other states where homeowners have expressed frustration against carriers underpaying or denying damage claim repayments, like Florida.
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Still, there’s no denying that horror is integral to the midnight movie, and the late Father of Zombies is widely credited with giving both genres their progressive political reputations.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
By denying a rehearing, the case returns to Allf for further deliberations.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The country star is shown denying throwing a chair from the roof of a bar.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
And there’s no denying that that’s been an issue.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
While that is certainly true, there’s no denying that Rolliefest represents the ne plus ultra of watch meetups.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
The countries now recognizing a Palestinian state and publicly committing themselves to the prospect are rejecting that premise and denying the settler right’s attempt at a fait accompli.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Cohen previously revealed there would be some new faces when the Bravo series returned, denying that the show would be cancelled.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Still, there’s no denying that horror is integral to the midnight movie, and the late Father of Zombies is widely credited with giving both genres their progressive political reputations.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
By denying a rehearing, the case returns to Allf for further deliberations.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The country star is shown denying throwing a chair from the roof of a bar.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
And there’s no denying that that’s been an issue.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
While that is certainly true, there’s no denying that Rolliefest represents the ne plus ultra of watch meetups.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
The countries now recognizing a Palestinian state and publicly committing themselves to the prospect are rejecting that premise and denying the settler right’s attempt at a fait accompli.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Cohen previously revealed there would be some new faces when the Bravo series returned, denying that the show would be cancelled.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denying
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Health experts and medical organizations are refuting claims of a link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 Sep. 2025
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Barrett himself previously addressed the rumors surrounding his time off, refuting any suggestion that he had been removed from his position.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Defend Our Juries remained defiant, refusing to cancel the protest.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Maura is marvelous stomping around the apartment in a cold fury and refusing to speak to Clara, who proceeds regardless with broker negotiations and brings in antiques dealer Abslam (Ahmed Boulane) to buy up the contents.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Despite rejecting his proposal, her feelings for him stayed the same.—
Katie Mannion,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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The countries now recognizing a Palestinian state and publicly committing themselves to the prospect are rejecting that premise and denying the settler right’s attempt at a fait accompli.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
30 Sep. 2025
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But there have been contradicting reports about this, too, particularly because Princess Beatrice has her own career outside of her royal duties.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
29 Sep. 2025
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In other words, the administration is overstating the evidence, the FDA is contradicting itself, and the scientists who actually did the research are saying something altogether different.—
Dr. Craig Spencer,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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Schools are facing mounting challenges — from funding pressures to declining enrollment and stagnant student achievement.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Low midsingle-digit gains are anticipated due to rising prices from tariffs and inflation, declining consumer confidence, economic uncertainties and potential stockouts.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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The network's president, Rebecca Kutler, subsequently released a statement disavowing Dowd's view.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
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Since his primary victory, Mamdani has sought to broaden his political tent a bit by disavowing some of his past rhetoric that became fodder for his political opponents during the primary.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
12 Aug. 2025
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Her coach Cheryl Reeve was later suspended after postgame comments criticizing the officiating in that game.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Trump has also spoken at length about his concerns about the New York City mayoral race, criticizing the potential election of progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani, who drew national attention for beating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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This followed revelations from the Mail on Sunday that Ferguson apologized to Epstein just weeks after publicly disowning him in 2011.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
26 Sep. 2025
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Maximum Overdrive, the only movie that King directed, is eligible… but King himself joined the chorus of harsh critics, disowning it and never again returning to the director’s chair .—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Denying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denying. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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