1
as in to deny
to declare not to be true
this evidence negates his claim that he was not at the scene of the crime
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2
as in to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
Prohibition was established by the 18th amendment to the U.S. Constitution, only to be negated by the 21st amendment 13 years later
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3
as in to discredit
to think not to be true or real
you simply can't negate your feelings for someone, even if they don't feel the same way about you
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Recent Examples of negate
Shocks and bumps are also negated by the Mozo front suspension fork.
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New Atlas, 8 Aug. 2025
These dogs have some innate positive traits (primarily that calmness and low reactivity), but the negative effects of small size and lack of training can negate them.
—Laura Baisas Aug 6, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, California Democrats are toying with the idea of redistricting the Golden State to negate any Republican gains.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Aug. 2025
And then to let the double steal happen, negating a double-play ball that Polanco probably hits.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
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New Atlas, 8 Aug. 2025
These dogs have some innate positive traits (primarily that calmness and low reactivity), but the negative effects of small size and lack of training can negate them.
—Laura Baisas Aug 6, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, California Democrats are toying with the idea of redistricting the Golden State to negate any Republican gains.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Aug. 2025
And then to let the double steal happen, negating a double-play ball that Polanco probably hits.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for negate
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The goal of Gastineau’s memorandum is to convince U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer, who is presiding over the case, to deny the motion to dismiss and advance the case into pretrial discovery.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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That's also when Chmura denied the prosecution's motion to exclude evidence, specifically the 0.198 blood-alcohol level of the driver of the Durango, Hayden, which is more than twice the legal limit for a driver in Michigan.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Even after slavery was abolished, some families who sought to find their kin never did.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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Chancellor Elva LeBlanc said Thursday that although faculty associations at TCC’s six campuses will be abolished Sept. 1, faculty will still have a voice and be included in decision-making processes.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Aug. 2025
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But the Newsom administration has tried to discredit that estimate since the independent auditor published the report last week.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Right-wing Channel 14 has devoted coverage in recent weeks to discrediting some reports of starving children.—
Emily Rose,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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Several of Gupta’s accounts of the night are being refuted by authorities and the public.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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Newhouse refuted the notion that people were going to lose access to health care.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
15 Aug. 2025
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His platform includes slashing government bureaucracy, repealing pensions and reducing water costs.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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Another reason this increase might not last for the full 400 years? GOP lawmakers are trying to repeal the law, an effort that could succeed if a Republican replaces Evers as governor and Republicans maintain legislative control.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The judge rejected arguments that the actions were taken to preserve legal options, stating the First Amendment doesn't protect forgery.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The next year, the Southern District of New York rejected the NFLPA’s efforts to vacate an arbitration decision in which Goodell imposed a six-game suspension on running back Ezekiel Elliott for domestic abuse.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Stephan Winkelmann, the CEO of Lamborghini, said customers are demanding piercing V12s and V8s in their garages, forcing him to cancel the company's plan to build all-electric supercars and SUVs.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
24 Aug. 2025
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After the players strike in August 1994 led Selig to cancel the stretch run and postseason, fans rightfully avoided going to ballparks in ’95 and ’96.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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That ambiguity reflects a desire to maintain strategic flexibility and avoid premature entanglement in a potential war.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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But typically, the Russian leader – a former intelligence officer with the Soviet Union’s security service, the KGB – uses translators to avoid speaking in English during diplomatic conversations.—
Katharina Krebs,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Negate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negate. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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