1
as in denies
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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2
as in abolishes
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 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
The archerfish experiment negates this assumption.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Block said the medical treatment to block puberty is what negates the male biological advantage.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 13 Jan. 2026
For example, their work didn’t factor in issues like online addiction, which often negates any potential short-term mental health benefits.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Jan. 2026
None of this negates the democratic appeal of putting every child on the same on-ramp to wealth.
—Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
While all the effort in the world can make for a wonderful garden, achieving such a feat without satisfaction negates the purpose of having one in the first place.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 30 Nov. 2025
Despite his optimism, recent college graduates are still struggling to break into the job market as AI negates the need for many entry-level roles, and are even shielding against the threat of AI through higher degrees, like MBAs or law school.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2025
Tymere Jackson gets home on third down for the sack, but a defensive holding negates the play.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 8 Nov. 2025
But immediately in that statutory language, there's also a rebuttable presumption that if domestic violence is found by the court … that negates the presumption that joint custody is going to be in the best interest (of the child).
—Ashley Luthern, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Block said the medical treatment to block puberty is what negates the male biological advantage.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 13 Jan. 2026
For example, their work didn’t factor in issues like online addiction, which often negates any potential short-term mental health benefits.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Jan. 2026
None of this negates the democratic appeal of putting every child on the same on-ramp to wealth.
—Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
While all the effort in the world can make for a wonderful garden, achieving such a feat without satisfaction negates the purpose of having one in the first place.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 30 Nov. 2025
Despite his optimism, recent college graduates are still struggling to break into the job market as AI negates the need for many entry-level roles, and are even shielding against the threat of AI through higher degrees, like MBAs or law school.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2025
Tymere Jackson gets home on third down for the sack, but a defensive holding negates the play.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 8 Nov. 2025
But immediately in that statutory language, there's also a rebuttable presumption that if domestic violence is found by the court … that negates the presumption that joint custody is going to be in the best interest (of the child).
—Ashley Luthern, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negates
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Knicks forward Josh Hart denies reports the team had a players-only meeting following Monday night’s disappointing loss to the Dallas Mavericks.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Besides defying the subpoena, neither Bill Clinton nor Hillary Clinton has been accused of wrongdoing and denies having any knowledge of Epstein's crimes.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Instead, this measure abolishes them.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
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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
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The praiseworthyness of having both sides of the debate evaporates when the host actively discredits the expert and reflexively enhances the legitimacy of the conspiracy theorist.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
1 Dec. 2025
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Yet despite its popularity, research discredits this long-standing belief.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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That statement alone refutes claims that IHRA is meant to silence debate.—
David Moore,
New York Daily News,
11 Jan. 2026
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This definitive non-detection directly contradicts earlier hints and fully refutes claims from experiments such as Neutrino-4, which reported positive evidence for such a signal.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Dec. 2025
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The bill also repeals sanctions on Syria under the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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The law also repeals work exemptions for homeless people, veterans, and young adults exiting foster care, and limits states’ ability to waive the time limits on assistance for recipients in areas with few jobs.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
24 Nov. 2025
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In that view, Portland rejects the need for the deployment of ICE agents into our neighborhoods.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The bill also rejects a funding cut proposed for the Transportation Security Administration by the White House, which had sought a 3-4% cut to TSA staffing levels — with half to stop staffing exit lanes that let people re-enter public areas from secure parts of an airport.—
Reuters
Wire Service,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Trump cancels 'second wave of attacks' against Venezuela 2.—
,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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After her family cancels holiday plans at the last minute, Nell decides to spend the week of Christmas having fun on her own!—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Dec. 2025
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The magazine’s reporting, which was first published on April 10, 2022, seemingly contradicts Brooklyn’s new claim that his fashion designer mom, 51, was set to design his bride’s gown, but pulled out at the last minute.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Beckham’s story about his first dance also contradicts a story from British Vogue, which had a reporter at the wedding.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Negates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negates. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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