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as in refuted
to make an assertion that is contrary to one made by (another)
no matter what I say, you always have to contradict me
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as in denied
to declare not to be true
his account contradicted the story that they had gotten earlier
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Recent Examples of contradicted
That announcement appeared to be contradicted by Sheinbaum.
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Chris Irvine, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Nov. 2024
The former president has denied authorizing extrajudicial killings under his anti-drug crusade, but some of his public statements have contradicted his denials.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
In 2016, Proctor’s attorney said Glenn was reaching for his partner’s gun, but footage from the scene contradicted that claim.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
That is contradicted by the fact that Israel withdrew from Gaza in 2005.
—The Editors, National Review, 7 Oct. 2024
With her enthusiasm for learning and encouraging others to experience new foods and flavors, Julia brought people toward a way of thinking about food and cooking that contradicted many of the popular and powerful voices of industry.
—Paula J. Johnson, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024
The former president seemingly contradicted his praise, however, by later repeating his assertions that Biden's administration has been flat-footed and left affected states to suffer.
—Chris Megerian, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024
His past claims about being in Hong Kong during the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests came into question after media reporting contradicted his timeline.
—Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
The Journal Sentinel analysis showed that in many cases, insurance companies hired physicians to review a claimant's medical file and come to a conclusion about their condition — conclusions that often contradicted a claimant's own team of specialists.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
Chris Irvine, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Nov. 2024
The former president has denied authorizing extrajudicial killings under his anti-drug crusade, but some of his public statements have contradicted his denials.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
In 2016, Proctor’s attorney said Glenn was reaching for his partner’s gun, but footage from the scene contradicted that claim.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
That is contradicted by the fact that Israel withdrew from Gaza in 2005.
—The Editors, National Review, 7 Oct. 2024
With her enthusiasm for learning and encouraging others to experience new foods and flavors, Julia brought people toward a way of thinking about food and cooking that contradicted many of the popular and powerful voices of industry.
—Paula J. Johnson, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024
The former president seemingly contradicted his praise, however, by later repeating his assertions that Biden's administration has been flat-footed and left affected states to suffer.
—Chris Megerian, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024
His past claims about being in Hong Kong during the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests came into question after media reporting contradicted his timeline.
—Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
The Journal Sentinel analysis showed that in many cases, insurance companies hired physicians to review a claimant's medical file and come to a conclusion about their condition — conclusions that often contradicted a claimant's own team of specialists.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradicted
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Fox News did ultimately air an interview with an election technology expert who refuted allegations of election fraud against Smartmatic.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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All sides refuted the story at the time, but former Browns executive Joe Banner said earlier this year that a deal, which would have involved multiple draft picks, was nixed by Harbaugh.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
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How can an individual grow and improve when struggles and conflicts are denied?Corrin Gani, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
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Under state law, a claim can not be denied because of cost but can be denied if found not medically necessary.Riley Gutiérrez McDermid, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
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During the latter inferno, which destroyed 1,600 structures from Westlake Village to Malibu, the school’s policy was questioned and criticized.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some students on the campus questioned the university policy.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Contradicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradicted. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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