1
as in denials
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement
issued specific negations of all of the charges against her
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as in abolitions
the doing away with something by formal action
a ruling by the Supreme Court that many regarded as a negation of the basic right of privacy
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Recent Examples of negations
The saga ended as last-minute negations between civic leaders and company representatives temporarily spared the shop from shuttering.
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Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negations
Noun
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Too many Californians face denials, excessive prior authorization requirements, or complete lack of coverage for these treatments.—
Karen R. Studer,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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Republicans suspect Bankhead will essentially cede the race to Bodnar (despite her denials), which would make the general election more competitive.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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For the next two years, Adamson and Watson struggled through label rejections, an aborted stint opening for Alice Cooper with a mediocre backing band, and some uneven sessions with Roxy Music producer Chris Thomas.—
Ethan Beck,
Pitchfork,
30 May 2026
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Jerry Mix, the investor who said yes after 73 rejections, believed in physical products and a long time horizon.—
Esha Chhabra,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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In agreeing to hear the pair of cases, the justices did not disturb the lower court rulings that blocked the repeals for now.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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The trash and parking fee repeals might be uniquely attractive to a broad swath of San Diegans in a way that may not translate to competitive bidding changes or even pension reform.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Negations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negations. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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