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
Todd’s penalty negated a 75-yard interception return for a score by sophomore defensive end Leroy Harris.
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Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
Adom, earlier in the second half, had a pick-six negated by a Trinity offsides penalty.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Minnesota’s penalty killers, who were worst, statistically, in the NHL just a few games ago, have now negated the last seven opponent power plays.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
Removal will then be negated into its opposite.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
That big hit to last season’s income statement was negated by another lever being pulled.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
However, officials determined that Edmunds was down by contact and negated the 96-yard return.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
McDaniel was blunt about his view of the tripping call against Ollie Gordon that negated a long completion to Jaylen Waddle.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
However, the Avs felt that Dylan Guenther, who also scored the winner in overtime, played the puck back into the Utah zone on his own, which could have negated the offsides.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
Adom, earlier in the second half, had a pick-six negated by a Trinity offsides penalty.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Minnesota’s penalty killers, who were worst, statistically, in the NHL just a few games ago, have now negated the last seven opponent power plays.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
Removal will then be negated into its opposite.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
That big hit to last season’s income statement was negated by another lever being pulled.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
However, officials determined that Edmunds was down by contact and negated the 96-yard return.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
McDaniel was blunt about his view of the tripping call against Ollie Gordon that negated a long completion to Jaylen Waddle.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
However, the Avs felt that Dylan Guenther, who also scored the winner in overtime, played the puck back into the Utah zone on his own, which could have negated the offsides.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negated
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The Supreme Court also previously denied an appeal filed by Davis in 2020.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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That defeat denied Indianapolis a playoff appearance and infuriated the man in charge of it all.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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But by the end of the 19th century—after slavery was abolished in 1888 and coffee production became further industrialized—Paraty slid into a period of extended decline.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Communism, in its traditional definition, describes a system in which private property is abolished and the means of production are collectively owned, with the goal of creating a classless society.—
Cameron Schoppa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 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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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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In an email to Pitchfork, MOT’s Lucien Calkin refuted Clateman’s account and said there was no punch.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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Lean also refuted claims that bipolar disorder stifles creativity.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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When Massachusetts voters repealed rent control in 1994, property values in Cambridge rose 45%—not only for the deregulated apartments, but for entire neighborhoods.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Democrats also tried to reinstate the Fairness Doctrine, a Federal Communications Commission policy that had required broadcasters to cover various perspectives on controversial political issues before it was repealed earlier that year.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Still, this is early days, and there have been similar drugs which looked promising at the beginning but were later rejected due to safety concerns, Nadar said.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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That can feel quite personal, and maybe the parents feel rejected too.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Years later, the series was set for a revival, but it was abruptly canceled due to creative differences.—
Maggie Fremont,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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The number of flights canceled at Cincinnati's major airport has more than doubled on Sunday amid flight reductions at airports nationwide due to the government shutdown.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Nov. 2025
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But a late whistle for a delay of game nullified the play and backed the Panthers up five yards.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
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His facemask penalty nullified Mac Jones’ first-series scramble to midfield.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Negated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negated. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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