1
as in denials
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement
an official disconfirmation of the rumors that the military was planning an invasion
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2
as in refutations
something (as an argument) that serves to disprove
members of the sect refused to accept the scientific evidence as being in any way a disconfirmation of their deeply held religious beliefs
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Noun
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About 15 requests for assistance from others states and tribes for extreme weather events this year and last seem to be pending, along with three appeals of previous denials.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026 -
Correspondent Susan Spencer looks at how a form of insurance against health care denials may benefit consumers.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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As GLP-1s become more ubiquitous, leading many to scramble after insurance rejections, both manufacturers are looking to draw in more customers who either prefer to avoid a needle or were unable to swing the out-of-pocket price.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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The family has had three rejections so far.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Disconfirmations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconfirmations. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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