negates

present tense third-person singular of negate
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as in discredits
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 negates This negates the need to lug a 4-lb (2-kg) brick around to juice up your bike; just a cable will do. New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025 However, nothing negates the unique way in which people from the South embrace socializing with each other, which brings us to a potentially awkward situation that arises often enough and gives grief to even the most polite Southerners. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025 But posting the video of the strike on social media negates the covert aspect. Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025 That date would’ve allowed Rice to play the first few weeks of the Chiefs’ season, but this suspension negates that now. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Aug. 2025 The analysis shows that the redistricting negates a challenging vote. Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negates
Verb
  • If the judge denies the defense motion, the court would then move toward scheduling Trauernicht’s trial.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The union denies having any role in the slowdown of the nation's airspace in 2019.
    Joel Rose, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Instead, this measure abolishes them.
    Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
  • The Iranian parliament has just approved a law that abolishes prison sentences for those who had to leave Iran illegally.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Ex-contractor likens Gaza aid effort to 'The Hunger Games,' former employer refutes claims One meal a day.
    Gram Slattery, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • However, in a blog on the topic, the NPS refutes the idea that one park is more deadly than any other.
    Owen Clarke, Outside, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The House spending bill would use that power as a cudgel, halting congressional approval of FASB’s budget (see page 108) until the accounting agency repeals its new disclosure rules.
    Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • International pressure on Israel to end the war is increasing, with a growing list of countries deciding recently to recognize Palestinian statehood, which Israel rejects.
    WAFAA SHURAFA, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2025
  • When Rabbit asks to be the one to adopt Stacey after her graduation, Evelyn abusively rejects the notion and Rabbit is crushed.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • After her family cancels holiday plans at the last minute, Nell decides to spend the week of Christmas having fun on her own!
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The Federal Emergency Management Agency cancels National Fire Training Academy classes.
    Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The report contradicts previous findings from the Justice Department and reporting from other news outlets.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
  • His recommendation directly contradicts the current medical consensus that judicious Tylenol use in pregnancy remains safe.
    Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As long as Lagway avoids turnovers, the Gators will have a chance in the fourth quarter to steal a big SEC win.
    Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Supporting Jones with a stingy defense and a run-heavy offense that ensures balance and avoids placing too much pressure on the quarterback’s shoulders, Steichen has the Colts atop the AFC South standings with a 3-1 record.
    Mike Jones, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025

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“Negates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negates. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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