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
During Britney Spears’ DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, the pop star, at points, refused to comply with law enforcement, denying being under the influence and offering to make lasagna for officers rather than exit her car, video and reporting released by various outlets Thursday showed.
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Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
The Copperhead may be named after a different snake than the Viper, but there’s not denying that the two cars share DNA.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
From crickets to beetles to spiders, there's no denying that these creepy crawlies aren't the prettiest of the bunch.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
Moving on from Kidd was expensive for the Mavericks, who had signed him to multiyear extensions during the playoffs in 2024 and again last year after denying the New York Knicks permission to talk to him about their head coach opening.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
The government claimed that at least three people have died after the blockade prevented emergency vehicles from reaching hospitals, denying patients critical care.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026
The governor cannot lawfully elevate those Brunot rights for some Ute signatories while denying the same rights to others.
—Shaun Chapoose, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
That leaves us with a broken stock; there's no point in denying it.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Organizations can also be barred for promoting what the agency calls delegitimization campaigns against Israel; for denying the existence of Israel as a democratic state; or for employing an officeholder who has called for a boycott of Israel.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
The Copperhead may be named after a different snake than the Viper, but there’s not denying that the two cars share DNA.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
From crickets to beetles to spiders, there's no denying that these creepy crawlies aren't the prettiest of the bunch.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
Moving on from Kidd was expensive for the Mavericks, who had signed him to multiyear extensions during the playoffs in 2024 and again last year after denying the New York Knicks permission to talk to him about their head coach opening.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
The government claimed that at least three people have died after the blockade prevented emergency vehicles from reaching hospitals, denying patients critical care.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026
The governor cannot lawfully elevate those Brunot rights for some Ute signatories while denying the same rights to others.
—Shaun Chapoose, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
That leaves us with a broken stock; there's no point in denying it.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Organizations can also be barred for promoting what the agency calls delegitimization campaigns against Israel; for denying the existence of Israel as a democratic state; or for employing an officeholder who has called for a boycott of Israel.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denying
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Anne Hathaway is refuting online speculation over whether she's had a facelift.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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King’s break with Johnson was not about refuting his historic contributions.—
Mark Conway,
Baltimore Sun,
9 May 2026
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Moreover, lawmakers are engaged in budget negotiations, where the House is refusing to fund several of DeSantis’ priorities.—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Former Representative Elizabeth Holtzman, one of the co-authors, has portrayed the act as a corrective to the moral failure of refusing entry to many Jewish refugees during the Holocaust.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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As Business of Fashion reports, Gen-Z in particular is rejecting mass-market trends in the pursuit of a true personal style, often favoring one of a kind, unique pieces.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2026
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School is where some students learn that mercilessly rejecting others is not only permissible but also necessary, to eliminate competition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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While this might not be too surprising to many, 36 is the average age of players today — contradicting the common stereotype of a medium dominated by kids, tweens and young teens.—
Marc Saltzman,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Instead of contradicting Austen’s depictions, the series adds context and interiority, giving Mary a growth arc that highlights her similarities to the author’s archetypal heroines.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Black Bear officials cited the program's declining participation rates and finances as the reason.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Sadly, bat populations are declining rapidly in North America.—
The Conversation,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Activist groups seeking to pause or slow the development of AI are disavowing violence after a person with strong anti-AI views was accused of attacking Sam Altman’s San Francisco residence with a Molotov cocktail Friday.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
15 Apr. 2026
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When pressed on disavowing Piker’s controversial comments, El Sayed declined to distance himself from Piker.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2026
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The football game directive came about a week after Ingoglia held a press conference criticizing Alachua County — where UF’s campus is located — for excessive or wasteful spending to the tune of $84 million over five years, claiming the budget grew by 77%.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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Trump spent months criticizing Warsh’s predecessor, Jerome Powell, for being reluctant to cut interests rates, with the Republican president arguing that lower borrowing costs would provide an economic boost.—
Will Weissert,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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In September 2025, it was revealed that Ferguson sent an email to Epstein apologizing for publicly disowning him in a March 2011 interview with the Evening Standard.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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The pastor approaches the line without fully disenchanting; a magician drawing attention to the trick without disowning its power.—
Sam Kestenbaum,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Denying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denying. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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