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as in repulsed
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 refuted
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 rebutted
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
Kolasinski and Mendoza Hernandez’s fiancée, Cindy, rebutted the agency’s narrative at a news conference Wednesday.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Abughazaleh rebutted that attack.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
Maryland Farm Bureau President Jamie Raley rebutted the proclamation in a press release.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
His campaign has also filed paperwork with state election officials questioning Swalwell’s residency in California, claims that Swalwell has vigorously rebutted.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The only prominent robotaxi company Uber isn’t working with right now is Tesla, which has thus far rebutted Uber’s partnership offer and determined to go its own direction.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Khalil has rebutted the government’s characterizations of his advocacy as bigoted or supportive of violence.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Alex Lanfranconi, DeSantis’ communications director, also rebutted public outcry over the footage last month.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Kolasinski and Mendoza Hernandez’s fiancée, Cindy, rebutted the agency’s narrative at a news conference Wednesday.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Abughazaleh rebutted that attack.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
Maryland Farm Bureau President Jamie Raley rebutted the proclamation in a press release.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
His campaign has also filed paperwork with state election officials questioning Swalwell’s residency in California, claims that Swalwell has vigorously rebutted.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The only prominent robotaxi company Uber isn’t working with right now is Tesla, which has thus far rebutted Uber’s partnership offer and determined to go its own direction.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Khalil has rebutted the government’s characterizations of his advocacy as bigoted or supportive of violence.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Alex Lanfranconi, DeSantis’ communications director, also rebutted public outcry over the footage last month.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebutted
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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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Floyd, distraught by his own physical failures, is nevertheless repulsed by the sight of Carol in her big, burly ump gear.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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However, when the deadline passed on May 1, the administration refuted the need, with Hegseth citing the clock stopping with the ceasefire.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 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,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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In 1862, Mexican troops repelled French attacks on the city of Puebla de los Ángeles in the Battle of Puebla, also known as the Battle of Cinco de Mayo.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Ukrainian forces shot down and repelled 249 drones, while hits from ballistic missiles and 19 drones were recorded in 15 locations, the air force said in a Facebook update.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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While Senate passage of the ROAD to Housing Act is a positive development, time and time again, the forces that support NIMBYism have resisted the carrot approach.—
Michael Schill,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Workers resisted him with false reports of incompetence, machine sabotage, and especially social pressure—something that worked on new recruits but not on Taylor himself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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“Rebutted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebutted. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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