1
as in to repel
to drive back
Stalingrad's defenders were finally able to rebut the besiegers, but only after a horrendous loss of life
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as in to refute
to prove to be false
Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe effectively rebutted any lingering notions that the earth is flat
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Recent Examples of rebut
However, the city rebutted the allegations, saying that Boca Bash was an unsanctioned event and therefore not hosted by officials.
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Documents show both deputies received Skelly conferences — pre-disciplinary hearings afforded to public employees who choose to rebut misconduct allegations.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
What to know to start your day Greater Memphis Chamber President and CEO Ted Townsend is rebutting reports he was forced to take a leave of absence.
—Erin Munz, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 11 Apr. 2026
Newsom and other state leaders have attempted to rebut Oz's criticism and the administration's claims that California has not tried to address fraud statewide.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Documents show both deputies received Skelly conferences — pre-disciplinary hearings afforded to public employees who choose to rebut misconduct allegations.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
What to know to start your day Greater Memphis Chamber President and CEO Ted Townsend is rebutting reports he was forced to take a leave of absence.
—Erin Munz, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 11 Apr. 2026
Newsom and other state leaders have attempted to rebut Oz's criticism and the administration's claims that California has not tried to address fraud statewide.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebut
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At the store, it can be found in powders, aerosol solutions, sprays and treated clothing, which is especially effective in repelling and killing insects and ticks.—
Gavin Escott,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Treat clothing and other gear with products that contain permethrin to repel ticks.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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Cuban officials have angrily refuted the pressure campaign and promised to resist any military intervention with force.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Cento refuted the claims made in the complaint and will seek dismissal of the lawsuit in court, a company spokesperson told The Times on Monday.—
Itzel Luna,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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But the California high school athletics governing body has resisted, sparking outrage from anti-trans groups.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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These allow companies to resist speculative takeover and embed mission and values for the benefit of employees, customers, and/or the broader community.—
Alex Amouyel,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Firstman’s debut directorial effort, Club Kid, shrewdly acknowledges those garish personality tics, which have both endeared and repulsed audiences.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Anyone who has worked in or observed the media industry for the last couple of decades will recognize and be repulsed by nepo-baby Jay, who is undeniably villainous.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Rebut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebut. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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