1
as in refuting
to declare not to be true
the congressman denied all charges of wrongdoing
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2
as in refusing
to be unwilling to grant
the director denied access to the top secret files to all but those with a need to know
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as in rejecting
to refuse to acknowledge as one's own or as one's responsibility
in a futile attempt to get out of the contract, he even denied his own signature
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Recent Examples of denying
The 33-year-old also clarified his relationship with Sayed, denying any romantic involvement in a series of candid posts.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Whatever the purpose, there’s no denying the best carry-on luggage is a traveler’s best ally.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Social media has been alight with stories about insurance companies denying claims or limiting access to care in the wake of the assassination of UnitedHealthcare's CEO earlier this month.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Bezos responded shortly after, denying the initial report.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
The injunction, which applies to the 2025 season unless it is vacated on appeal, blocks NASCAR from denying 23XI Racing and Front Row the same terms offered to charter teams and ensures the two teams are not compelled to release legal claims against NASCAR.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Health insurers are notorious for delaying or denying care, leaving individuals feeling powerless.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
There is a basic unfairness associated with denying unaffiliated voters the opportunity to participate in party primaries.
—Boyd K. Rutherford, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
Separate attorneys for the accused, who haven't been named by police, said both would be denying the charges, per the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Whatever the purpose, there’s no denying the best carry-on luggage is a traveler’s best ally.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Social media has been alight with stories about insurance companies denying claims or limiting access to care in the wake of the assassination of UnitedHealthcare's CEO earlier this month.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Bezos responded shortly after, denying the initial report.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
The injunction, which applies to the 2025 season unless it is vacated on appeal, blocks NASCAR from denying 23XI Racing and Front Row the same terms offered to charter teams and ensures the two teams are not compelled to release legal claims against NASCAR.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Health insurers are notorious for delaying or denying care, leaving individuals feeling powerless.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
There is a basic unfairness associated with denying unaffiliated voters the opportunity to participate in party primaries.
—Boyd K. Rutherford, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
Separate attorneys for the accused, who haven't been named by police, said both would be denying the charges, per the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denying
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Hall ended up refuting his own hypothesis.—
Dhruv Khullar,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2025
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Two people aim to jointly and with intensity deliberate with each other, testing each other, refuting each other at times, and otherwise pursuing an in-depth cross-examining dialogue.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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In the hours following the attack, the was some initial confusion about whether law enforcement was investigating it as a terrorist incident, as the New Orleans mayor and an FBI special agent gave contradicting answers.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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Check to see if the responses are consistently aligned, covering benefits without contradicting each other.—
Margarita Simonova,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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While most have become accustomed and perhaps even oblivious to McGregor’s online rants, openly criticizing a business partner is a little dicey.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Shiney-Ajay said Harris should have spent additional time criticizing lawmakers—like Manchin and Congressional Republicans—who limited the administration's climate goals, using it as a chance to emphasize her intent to seek greater climate victories in the future.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Denying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denying. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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