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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
Last year, in particular, there were a pair of extended slumps that largely negated the positives for Swanson and kept him from having a strong season.
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Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The Iowa Supreme Court has reversed a district court decision that negated findings of child abuse related to the death of an infant.
—Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 14 Feb. 2026
That sentence, according to online court records, was negated two months later.
—Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
An influx of new juveniles amid a tougher-on-crime turn in California seemingly negated those decreases, leaving Los Padrinos well above the depopulation plan’s goal of 175 youths.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
And McMillan gave them some help with his clipboard and dry-erase marker, too, drawing up a handful of plays that completely negated the Texas defense and allowed the Aggies open looks at the rim.
—David Eckert, Houston Chronicle, 18 Jan. 2026
And McMillan gave them some help with his clipboard and dry-erase marker, too, drawing up a handful of plays that completely negated the Texas defense and allowed the Aggies open looks at the rim.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 17 Jan. 2026
Venezuela’s government negated the organization’s count, and reported a far higher figure of 400 Tuesday afternoon.
—Megan Janetsky, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
And weight gain wasn't the only issue, as the rebound also negated the positive impact GLP-1 medications had on heart and metabolic health markers, including cholesterol and blood pressure.
—New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2026
Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The Iowa Supreme Court has reversed a district court decision that negated findings of child abuse related to the death of an infant.
—Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 14 Feb. 2026
That sentence, according to online court records, was negated two months later.
—Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
An influx of new juveniles amid a tougher-on-crime turn in California seemingly negated those decreases, leaving Los Padrinos well above the depopulation plan’s goal of 175 youths.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
And McMillan gave them some help with his clipboard and dry-erase marker, too, drawing up a handful of plays that completely negated the Texas defense and allowed the Aggies open looks at the rim.
—David Eckert, Houston Chronicle, 18 Jan. 2026
And McMillan gave them some help with his clipboard and dry-erase marker, too, drawing up a handful of plays that completely negated the Texas defense and allowed the Aggies open looks at the rim.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 17 Jan. 2026
Venezuela’s government negated the organization’s count, and reported a far higher figure of 400 Tuesday afternoon.
—Megan Janetsky, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
And weight gain wasn't the only issue, as the rebound also negated the positive impact GLP-1 medications had on heart and metabolic health markers, including cholesterol and blood pressure.
—New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negated
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Along the way, people both inside and outside the union have labeled Meyer as a puppet of powerful agent Scott Boras, a charge both Boras and Meyer have vigorously denied.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Yoon, who can appeal the ruling, had denied the insurrection charge, saying his imposition of martial law was meant to alert the public to paralysing political gridlock caused by the opposition party’s majority in the National Assembly and its impeachment of several senior officials.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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In a similar move, Dissanayake's government abolished perks provided to former presidents in September in response to popular demand.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The holiday first made it to the states when French explorers settled in New Orleans, and the celebrations stuck until the Spanish gained control of Louisiana and abolished the carnival.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Epstein’s young victims were also threatened and followed; they were grilled by his lawyers and disbelieved by prosecutors, who at times treated them like prostitutes, instead of victims.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
18 Dec. 2025
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And a woman can behave perfectly and still be disbelieved.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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At that point, the labor group accused the WGA West of unfair labor practices and negotiating in bad faith, allegations that the WGA West refuted.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office spokesman refuted that, however.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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While the 2024 ruling has been repealed, coal plants will still be held to 2012 standards, which placed emission limits for mercury, acid gases, and other toxic pollution from power plants.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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If it is repealed, the government loses one of its strongest tools to reduce the pollution driving stronger hurricanes, extreme heat and rising costs.—
Yoca Arditi-Rocha,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Tehran has rejected those accusations and said the cases involved legitimate security concerns.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this legislative session, a committee rejected a 50-year sales exemption for data center purchases of equipment and software.—
Makenzie Huber,
States Newsroom,
19 Feb. 2026
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The nation’s third-busiest airport, in Guadalajara, ground to a halt, with dozens of flights canceled as chaos erupted in the city.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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His flight and others wound up being canceled.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Stewart nullified the size disadvantage with his speed and relentless style.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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An earlier redistricting plan even moved us into that district briefly before a judge nullified the plan and moved us back.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Negated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negated. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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