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
It’s designed for two people and accessible via that loft ladder – which negates the need for a staircase taking up premium floorspace.
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Stefan Ionescu
june 04,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
In fact, any skater playing the puck with their stick negates a previous kick.
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Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
That could be Talladega, where pack racing in a draft negates aerodynamic advantages.
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ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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.
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Kennedy French,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
This negates the need for a timer when heating or cooking food.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
In most cases, that negates the need for the kind of hardwiring rooftop solar requires.
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Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
6 Apr. 2026
There is, however, a key issue with that study that negates its results.
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Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
Stefan Ionescu
june 04,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
In fact, any skater playing the puck with their stick negates a previous kick.
—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
That could be Talladega, where pack racing in a draft negates aerodynamic advantages.
—
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
The big takeaway here is, stainless-steel cladding noticeably negates the effectiveness of copper’s thermal conductivity.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negates
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The massacres, which resulted in the deaths of roughly 100,000 Polish civilians, are officially classified as a genocide by Warsaw, a characterization Kyiv denies.
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Ultimately, the novel is about reclaiming power in a world that often denies women the clarity or even the permission to name what happened to them.
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Instead, this measure abolishes them.
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The Iranian parliament has just approved a law that abolishes prison sentences for those who had to leave Iran illegally.
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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.
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Yet despite its popularity, research discredits this long-standing belief.
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There is extensive evidence — including Slack and WhatsApp messages, company documents, and witness testimony — that unequivocally refutes her claims.
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The woman vehemently refutes those claims to ABC News, and claims Aaron knew about her personal history, including marital status.
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The measure repeals provisions in Finland’s 1987 Nuclear Energy Act that banned the import, production, possession and detonation of nuclear explosives.
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To offset some of the cost of the cuts, the law repeals several existing tax credits and sales tax exemptions, including incentives tied to teleworking expenses, electric and hybrid vehicles, and medical equipment manufacturing.
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Yet the Kremlin rejects the allegations and denies wrongdoing there.
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The Israel Prison Service rejects allegations of abuse, starvation, or denial of medical treatment.
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When American Airlines cancels a flight, the airline will rebook you on the next flight with available seats, according to its website.
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On the Airbnb website, every booking is covered with protections, offering rebooking options and sometimes refunds if the host doesn’t respond to communication, cancels last minute or lists the property inaccurately.
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LaBarge’s narrative contradicts itself with great frequency and intentionality, calling attention to the fallibility of memory in the face of trauma.
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The co-worker whose behavior contradicts every value on the wall.
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