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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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
Bennett Simmering’s second field goal of the game, this time from 31 yards out, gave the Irish a 20-9 lead midway through the fourth quarter, one play after an apparent Lakeville South fumble recovery was negated because officials said the runner’s forward progress had been stopped.
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Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
Peart had three penalties — a false start followed by a pair of holding calls, the second of which negated a big play to Troy Franklin — and generally struggled to generate push in the run game.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
Reed had a costly penalty that negated a touchdown against Illinois, so the spotlight will be on him against a stout Michigan front.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
And a would-be interception by Bryan Cook negated by Chamarri Conner’s pass interference to give the Jaguars first and goal at the 1-yard line with 30 seconds left.
—Chris Ochsner, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Lucas Giolito also did not make the playoff roster after a late-season elbow issue negated a potential Game 3 start against the Yankees.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Toney, who finished with a team-high seven catches and 107 receiving yards, appeared to have a third but it was negated by a penalty.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Later in the third quarter, the Eagles turned to a fake punt for momentum but a long run by Ryan Clark was negated by a holding penalty.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 28 Sep. 2025
In the first half of Baylor's 48-7 win at CPA, the five-star junior running back juked a defender and smoothly hurdled clean over another on his way to the end zone, but the hurdle — which isn't allowed in high school football — drew a penalty which negated the play.
—Jacob Shames, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
Peart had three penalties — a false start followed by a pair of holding calls, the second of which negated a big play to Troy Franklin — and generally struggled to generate push in the run game.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
Reed had a costly penalty that negated a touchdown against Illinois, so the spotlight will be on him against a stout Michigan front.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
And a would-be interception by Bryan Cook negated by Chamarri Conner’s pass interference to give the Jaguars first and goal at the 1-yard line with 30 seconds left.
—Chris Ochsner, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Lucas Giolito also did not make the playoff roster after a late-season elbow issue negated a potential Game 3 start against the Yankees.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Toney, who finished with a team-high seven catches and 107 receiving yards, appeared to have a third but it was negated by a penalty.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Later in the third quarter, the Eagles turned to a fake punt for momentum but a long run by Ryan Clark was negated by a holding penalty.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 28 Sep. 2025
In the first half of Baylor's 48-7 win at CPA, the five-star junior running back juked a defender and smoothly hurdled clean over another on his way to the end zone, but the hurdle — which isn't allowed in high school football — drew a penalty which negated the play.
—Jacob Shames, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negated
Verb
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Through a lawyer, Minaj denied the claims.—
Andrew Flanagan,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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Wendi and her father Harvey have not been charged with any crime and have denied involvement in the plot.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
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However, when your organization was founded less than 45 years after slavery was abolished, when Black women were still being forced to be wet nurses to the very children of those who oppressed them and lynching was a common occurrence below the Mason-Dixon Line?—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
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The polissyster title was abolished in 1954, and women police officers were officially recognized under the same title as their male counterparts.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
3 Oct. 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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The couple has publicly refuted those claims, affirming the authenticity of their partnership.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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When rumors flew in the colonies that Franklin had personally designed the Stamp Act, William refuted the charges.—
Stacy Schiff,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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Comey received a slight boost in his case to plead his innocence earlier this week when a judge rejected federal prosecutors’ effort to impose broad restrictions on the evidence Comey can access ahead of trial.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Oct. 2025
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The news caused Salesforce shares to surge as management rejected Wall Street’s narrative of sluggish revenue growth that’s been weighing on investor sentiment in 2025.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The act was not repealed until 1943.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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It must be struck down or repealed.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Marine Corps was alerted and canceled the firing of additional live ordnance over the highway.—
Susannah Cullinane,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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That shouldn't have been canceled.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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As a result, the quick slants and the effective rushing attack largely nullified the Steelers’ pass rush, limiting them to just two sacks and no takeaways.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Lancers opened the game with an apparent 57-yard touchdown pass from Mikeal Kahn to Kruz Sandle on the first play of the game, but the play was nullified by a penalty.—
Steve Dulas,
Oc Register,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Negated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negated. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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