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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Look for exclusions and coverage caps, and always read the fine print to avoid surprise charges and claim denials.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026 -
Allen’s platform includes a number of ideas to ensure policyholders are treated better, including requiring insurers to clearly explain claim denials.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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That said, Bezos admitted brutal honesty with his potential investors may have played a role in getting so many rejections.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The return hubs would handle migrants whose countries of origin refuse to accept them back after asylum rejections.—
Elena Becatoros,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Disconfirmations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconfirmations. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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