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
But the Dolphins’ addition of several veterans negated Holland’s departure.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Those defensive lapses negated strong games from post Matas Vokietaitis (22 points, 8-10 shooting) and wing Dailyn Swain (21 points, 6-of-11 shooting).
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Finland challenged the play, suggesting the goal might've been negated by an earlier offside penalty.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Those defensive lapses negated strong games from post Matas Vokietaitis (22 points, 8-10 shooting) and wing Dailyn Swain (21 points, 6-of-11 shooting).
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Finland challenged the play, suggesting the goal might've been negated by an earlier offside penalty.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negated
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Earlier this week, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denied Ricks' request to commute his death sentence or grant a 90-day reprieve.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The board denied renewal of Green Dot Locke High charter by a 4-3 vote, citing lower performance compared to traditional schools.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Front and rear wings are simplified, and the sport’s controversial Drag Reduction System (DRS)—long considered to create artificial overtaking—has been abolished.—
Brad Spurgeon,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
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What are the origins of daylight saving time — and hasn’t Idaho abolished the practice?—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 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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The letter also refuted accusations of a bribe, which were based on a text message a Quest representative had sent Davis.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Why won’t they be refuted easily?—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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The law was in response to an energy crisis and was meant to last two years, but Congress repealed it before the two years were up.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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In recognizing that the City no longer has a City Police or Fire Department and to eliminate any confusion, shall Article IV, Section 10 of the City of Lake Worth Beach Charter (Police and Fire Departments) be repealed?—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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In 2019, a bill requiring the Department of Public Health and the University of Connecticut to study female genital mutilation in the state was rejected by the Senate.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2026
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But Patrick rejected the idea that funding battles would doom the effort.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Why was Magic City Monday cancelled?—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Sarkisian said Texas hoped to deploy Baker at guard last season, but a preseason injury to fellow tackle Andre Cojoe canceled those plans.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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In the final, Nidelea-Polanin mounted a tactically sharp and defensive-oriented approach that nullified the usual aggressiveness of Gochis.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Their ballots spindled and nullified.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Negated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negated. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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