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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
Abughazaleh rebutted that attack.
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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
Singh rebutted the residents' claims.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Kennedy shot back, Eriksson rebutted, multiple F-bombs were dropped and Kennedy eventually earned an inappropriate behavior warning from World Curling.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
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
Singh rebutted the residents' claims.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Kennedy shot back, Eriksson rebutted, multiple F-bombs were dropped and Kennedy eventually earned an inappropriate behavior warning from World Curling.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebutted
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Cilantro, a polarizing herb that’s either adored in Mexican, Southeast Asian, and Indian cuisines, or repulsed by those who detect a nauseating soapy taste.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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Nick is hired by a mafia don to confirm and then steal a priceless manuscript said to be Dante’s original Divine Comedy in his own hand, dragging Nick into an underworld he’s both repulsed by and complicit in.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Iranian state media, however, reportedly refuted the president's claims hours later.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío on Friday refuted comments about a change in the political system or the potential departure of Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel as part of the ongoing talks between the two sides.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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If critics and cinephiles were split on, even largely repelled by, The Sphere’s digital addition of new Oz performances and visuals, the general public embraced an immersive, eventized version of the classic movie.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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The attack took place less than 24 hours after the Nigerian military repelled attacks by militants on the outskirts of Maiduguri, in what some residents say could have been planned as a distraction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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When these middlemen resisted British pressure, Britain protected its commercial interests mercilessly and violently.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Her aunt had resisted leaving the capital for two weeks, but was finally convinced to evacuate.—
Jason Rezaian,
New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Rebutted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebutted. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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