deny 1 of 2

1
2
3

denying

2 of 2

verb (2)

present participle of deny
1
2
3

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of deny
Verb
The immigration judge denied the asylum claim because the time limits to make such a claim had expired. Niall Stanage, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025 We were further directed not to resist them in any way or deny them any access. ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
But the Gophers consistently struggled to score, particularly when opponents had an effective game plan for denying Garcia the ball or the paint, and ranked last in the conference in points per game. Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025 There’s no denying that the pythons pose a real threat to Florida’s ecosystems, but different voices in the python hunting community have different opinions about how to deal with it. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for deny

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Deny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deny. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on deny

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!