1
as in denied
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 abolished
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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as in disbelieved
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 negated
Unfortunately, a penalty negated most of Thornton’s gain.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Midway through the drive, Dylan Brown intercepted a pass for JSerra, but the play was negated by a roughing the passer penalty on the Lions.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
While the scientists union agreed to a leave program this year that offsets their employees’ salary increases, next year’s raises, which range between 3% and 5%, will not be negated by an additional leave program.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
That right is not negated by political discomfort or public controversy.
—Stephana Ferrell, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Even when down to 10 men, Villa were well organised and negated Newcastle.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
In a phone call, Cala-Rauch said the resolution negated the need for a story.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025
One of his sacks would have negated a long touchdown pass to running back Aaron Jones in a game setting.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
The ensuing corner kick failed to produce another clean look at the goal, and a would-be breakaway in extra time was negated when Jenna Nighswonger was called offsides.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Midway through the drive, Dylan Brown intercepted a pass for JSerra, but the play was negated by a roughing the passer penalty on the Lions.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
While the scientists union agreed to a leave program this year that offsets their employees’ salary increases, next year’s raises, which range between 3% and 5%, will not be negated by an additional leave program.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
That right is not negated by political discomfort or public controversy.
—Stephana Ferrell, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Even when down to 10 men, Villa were well organised and negated Newcastle.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
In a phone call, Cala-Rauch said the resolution negated the need for a story.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025
One of his sacks would have negated a long touchdown pass to running back Aaron Jones in a game setting.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
The ensuing corner kick failed to produce another clean look at the goal, and a would-be breakaway in extra time was negated when Jenna Nighswonger was called offsides.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negated
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Mace's former fiancé denied the accusations.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Caracas has denied this repeatedly.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Chinese leader, who assumed the presidency in 2013, abolished term limits in 2018.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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In 2018, China’s legislature abolished presidential term limits in a ceremonial vote, effectively allowing Xi to rule for life.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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After launching an investigation, the Assemblies of God revoked Stewart’s credentials and dismissed several other Chi Alpha ministers, including Jackson, who had disbelieved Salgado.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
4 Aug. 2025
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This level of support is rare in rape cases, which often see victims disbelieved or vilified.—
Chloe Laws,
Glamour,
19 Dec. 2024
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Other organizations and scientists have refuted the DOE’s review, including the American Meteorological Society, which highlighted further flaws in the report and urged a correction of the findings by the agency.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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Both Kraft and Goodell have refuted the claim.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The club rejected her for lack of record.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Combine uneven play with 11 penalties and that’s a cocktail even the Florida student section nauseously rejected.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Unlike other provisions in the Alien and Sedition Acts, which expired or were repealed, the Alien Enemies Act remains in effect today.—
Robert Birsel
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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His budget-busting tax cuts can be repealed.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Though Davies planned to reunite the band for a tour in 2015, it was canceled when the musician was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of cancer that attacks plasma cells.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Last year, Romania controversially canceled the turnout of a presidential election that produced a victory for a far-right independent, arguing his campaign was backed by Russian interference and disqualifying his candidacy.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Sac State scored two touchdowns on that final drive in the final minute but both plays were nullified by holding calls, and then more despair ensued.—
Joe Davidosn,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Going the other way, the Spartans reached midfield, but a first down was nullified by a holding penalty before Simley turned it over on downs.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Negated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negated. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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