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 big takeaway here is, stainless-steel cladding noticeably negates the effectiveness of copper’s thermal conductivity.
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Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
That kind of negates my point that Nicky and Morgan kept succeeding due to their own charisma.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026
This negates the need for a timer when heating or cooking food.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
In most cases, that negates the need for the kind of hardwiring rooftop solar requires.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026
There is, however, a key issue with that study that negates its results.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
On the flip side the ABS strike zone negates the batting crouch that players have long used to effectively shrink their strike zones.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Mar. 2026
The all-season style negates the need to purchase more than one comforter, and its hypoallergenic lyocell design—made to fit bed frames from twin to California king size—is fully machine washable.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
The show’s gravity pulls everything toward him and negates the necessity to follow through with anybody else.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
That kind of negates my point that Nicky and Morgan kept succeeding due to their own charisma.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026
This negates the need for a timer when heating or cooking food.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
In most cases, that negates the need for the kind of hardwiring rooftop solar requires.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026
There is, however, a key issue with that study that negates its results.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
On the flip side the ABS strike zone negates the batting crouch that players have long used to effectively shrink their strike zones.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Mar. 2026
The all-season style negates the need to purchase more than one comforter, and its hypoallergenic lyocell design—made to fit bed frames from twin to California king size—is fully machine washable.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
The show’s gravity pulls everything toward him and negates the necessity to follow through with anybody else.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negates
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Trader Joe's denies the suit's allegations and any wrongdoing, but agreed to settle the case to avoid further litigation.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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Hernandez denies the accusations.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 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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Heuermann's ex-wife refutes wrongful death lawsuit Heuermann's ex-wife, Asa Ellerup, and her daughter with Heuermann have been named in a wrongful death lawsuit that was brought by the son of victim Valerie Mack.—
Jeff Capellini,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Washington has boosted claims that attacks on Nigerian Christians by militants constitute genocide — a characterization the Nigerian government strongly refutes.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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In an effort to offset the costs, the bill repeals multiple tax credits, including those for teleworking expenses, electric and hybrid vehicles, and medical equipment manufacturers.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Indiana State Teachers Association said the bill repeals long-standing protections for teachers who work in joint programs, interlocal agreements and special education cooperatives.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Against a backdrop of tennis courts, luxury hotels, and colonial privilege, simmering tensions erupt as Lan’s brother Tran rejects his wealthy family’s collaboration with the French to join Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary cause, setting off an assassination that changes everything.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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Miami summarily rejects anything resembling tanking because of a long-standing organizational philosophy that isn’t going to be revisited.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Rain cancels the event, which is open to ages 8 and older.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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The budget cancels more than $15 billion from the Biden-era bipartisan infrastructure law, including funds for renewable energy projects and cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grants.—
LISA MASCARO,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2026
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The footage contradicts an earlier police statement that said Wilkins had pointed a gun at officers.—
Ash-har Quraishi,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The footage, which ProPublica and FRONTLINE have reviewed, contradicts the claims that the men had interfered with the agents.—
A.C. Thompson,
ProPublica,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Negates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negates. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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