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as in refuting
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 denying
to declare not to be true
his account contradicted the story that they had gotten earlier
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Recent Examples of contradicting
Big Think, 28 Nov. 2024
The lidar data indicated the aqueduct followed a more northerly route, contradicting earlier assumptions about its source.
—Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2024
At the time, right-wing politicians, including Netanyahu, came to Azaria’s defense, and some even called for him to be pardoned, directly contradicting then IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot’s statement that Azaria’s actions ran counter to IDF norms.
—Mairav Zonszein, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2024
Which is Garland contradicting himself.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
Rather than contradicting each other, these philosophies can complement each other, providing a richer understanding of ethical practice.
—Big Think, 28 Nov. 2024
The lidar data indicated the aqueduct followed a more northerly route, contradicting earlier assumptions about its source.
—Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2024
At the time, right-wing politicians, including Netanyahu, came to Azaria’s defense, and some even called for him to be pardoned, directly contradicting then IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot’s statement that Azaria’s actions ran counter to IDF norms.
—Mairav Zonszein, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2024
Which is Garland contradicting himself.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradicting
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Christmas entertainment can sometimes be criticized for being treacly and cliché, but The Year Without a Santa Claus subverts those stereotypes with its zany characters, who act in the strange, contradictory ways, like real people do.Victoria Edel, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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By Joel Mathis, The Week US published 4 December 2024 Donald Trump had two seemingly contradictory goals when picking a Treasury Secretary.Joel Mathis, theweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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The foodie feud between Ina Garten and Martha Stewart continues on, with the former refuting Stewart’s story about their falling out.Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Hours after the report, the Bloomington Police Department issued a statement refuting the bombshell claim.KC Baker, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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For The Times) Cathedral pressed hard for an equalizer in the final 40 minutes, but senior goalkeeper Chris Stillwell stood tall for the visitors, denying several quality chances from close range.Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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UnitedHealthcare, similar to other big insurers, has faced lawsuits and criticism from regulators, lawmakers and patients alike over allegedly denying claims to maximize their profits.Annika Kim Constantino,Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Powell most recently starred in action sequel Twisters with Daisy Edgar-Jones and opposite Sydney Sweeney in Sony’s hit rom-com Anyone but You.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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For even coverage, apply half the seed making passes with the spreader in one direction, then apply the second half of the seed in the opposite direction.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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When accusations arise questioning Sara’s intentions to empower the girls, her identity is put in turmoil.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Senator Tammy Duckworth, an Illinois Democrat, veteran and member of the Armed Services Committee, has voiced strong opposition, specifically questioning Hegseth's qualifications to lead the Department of Defense.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Contradicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradicting. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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