as in nullifying
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1
as in denying
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 abolishing
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 discrediting
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 negating
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
All the game pieces in White Chess Set (1966), for instance, are the same color, leading players to confuse whose are whose—and negating the possibility of war.
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Julie L. Belcove,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
Similar to how van Gisbergen debuted on a brand-new NASCAR circuit, thereby negating some of the disadvantages that come with racing in a series for the first time, Magnussen will have the same opportunity at San Diego.
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Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Building on prior appellate rulings, the court of appeal held SCPMG did not have the burden of negating any possibility Doremus may have been engaged in work tasks at the time of the accident.
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Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
In the fourth, Rivero was called for catcher’s interference, negating what would have been an inning-ending double play.
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Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
And, in some cases, the personal loan rate could even be higher, negating the main benefit of consolidation.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
Despite the obvious timeline here negating any sort of cause-and-effect, MAGA Republicans called for Kimmel’s head.
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
Heating yogurt can change its chemical composition and may kill its live probiotic microbes, potentially negating their benefits.
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Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2026
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Republicans changed federal law to require an equal tax on private and public health insurance plans, negating a roundabout way California had used a tax on Medi-Cal plans to get more money from the federal government.
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Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
All the game pieces in White Chess Set (1966), for instance, are the same color, leading players to confuse whose are whose—and negating the possibility of war.
—
Julie L. Belcove,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
Similar to how van Gisbergen debuted on a brand-new NASCAR circuit, thereby negating some of the disadvantages that come with racing in a series for the first time, Magnussen will have the same opportunity at San Diego.
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Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Building on prior appellate rulings, the court of appeal held SCPMG did not have the burden of negating any possibility Doremus may have been engaged in work tasks at the time of the accident.
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Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
In the fourth, Rivero was called for catcher’s interference, negating what would have been an inning-ending double play.
—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
And, in some cases, the personal loan rate could even be higher, negating the main benefit of consolidation.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
Despite the obvious timeline here negating any sort of cause-and-effect, MAGA Republicans called for Kimmel’s head.
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
Heating yogurt can change its chemical composition and may kill its live probiotic microbes, potentially negating their benefits.
—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negating
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But that valve is clogged up, and so there is no way to get the neutralizing agent inside the tank.
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By partly neutralizing criticism that its leaders are elitist or antidemocratic, the right has been able to focus on issues that play to its strengths.
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There’s no denying that Lola Tung has impeccable style—I’m constantly referencing her fierce street style looks—so copying her accessory of choice feels like a safe move.
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Resident cites road, school crowding concerns Resident Kacey Pope urged the board to recommend denying the rezonings, and no residents spoke in favor of the projects.
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Among the subjects Avila Chevalier says Democrats should focus on are affordability, federal budgets focused on aiding working people, and a more just immigration system — including abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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Avila Chevalier survived a deluge of attacks for previous social media posts that called for abolishing the police and prisons.
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The Whitney Houston estate is refuting Oprah Winfrey recalling that the late singer was high and fell off the stage during an appearance on her talk show.
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Two other retired judges later published their own piece refuting Gilliard’s contention.
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Council members narrowly passed the ordinance repealing the ban by a 7-5 vote, with some voting against the measure as a form of protest.
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And yet, Mamdani found time to talk about the Knicks’ playoff run, including repealing bedtime so children could watch the NBA Finals.
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However, late Wednesday night, council members finalized plans, rejecting a proposal that would've raised the building's height and delayed the opening date.
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As LLMs and autonomous workflows proliferate, human judgment in curating, refining, and rejecting AI output becomes increasingly valuable.
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Charges against Bailey Zimmerman have been dropped after prosecutors initially accused the country music star of causing $16,000 worth of damage to a New Mexico hotel room and canceling a concert as a result, his lawyer said.
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Or live noise canceling on calls.
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Base editing, the process used to make the changes, only nicks one strand of DNA, avoiding the major DNA errors that made CRISPR unsafe.
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So, avoiding extreme sleep deprivation can be helpful.
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“Negating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negating. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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