1
as in denies
to declare not to be true
this evidence negates his claim that he was not at the scene of the crime
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2
as in abolishes
to put an end to by formal action
Prohibition was established by the 18th amendment to the U.S. Constitution, only to be negated by the 21st amendment 13 years later
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as in discredits
to think not to be true or real
you simply can't negate your feelings for someone, even if they don't feel the same way about you
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Recent Examples of negates
However, nothing negates the unique way in which people from the South embrace socializing with each other, which brings us to a potentially awkward situation that arises often enough and gives grief to even the most polite Southerners.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
But posting the video of the strike on social media negates the covert aspect.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The afterglow phosphor compound – which is similar to those found in glow-in-the-dark toys – is inexpensive, biocompatible, and negates the need for more complex methods of infusing bioluminescence in plants, like genetic modification.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
That date would’ve allowed Rice to play the first few weeks of the Chiefs’ season, but this suspension negates that now.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The analysis shows that the redistricting negates a challenging vote.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2025
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
But posting the video of the strike on social media negates the covert aspect.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The afterglow phosphor compound – which is similar to those found in glow-in-the-dark toys – is inexpensive, biocompatible, and negates the need for more complex methods of infusing bioluminescence in plants, like genetic modification.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
That date would’ve allowed Rice to play the first few weeks of the Chiefs’ season, but this suspension negates that now.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The analysis shows that the redistricting negates a challenging vote.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negates
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Tim Gilman, a spokesperson for Oshkosh Corporation, which makes Pierce fire trucks, said the company denies the lawsuit's claims.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The president denies any wrongdoing related to his relationship with Epstein.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Instead, this measure abolishes them.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Iranian parliament has just approved a law that abolishes prison sentences for those who had to leave Iran illegally.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
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Yet Superman's entire story refutes this zero-sum thinking.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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The seeds of bombs planted by soldiers long gone remain dormant but alive just beneath the surface and yet the land rejects them every day.—
Michael Jerome Plunkett
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hermlin rejects that characterization.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency cancels National Fire Training Academy classes.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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SpaceX cancels a launch to bring astronauts home.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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Blood splatter on the outside of the vehicle also contradicts Buford Pusser's account of the murder, Davidson said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Aug. 2025
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The level of intentionally elevated churn that could result from the micro-bundles contradicts decades of precedent in the pay-TV business, where 2-year contracts long prevailed.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
26 Aug. 2025
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RoboBallet avoids this trap by learning general coordination rules rather than memorising specific cases.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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The first season of The Office was particularly unpleasant at times, with some of Michael’s most appalling behavior, and The Paper avoids this almost entirely.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The move nullifies an extension quietly authorized by Biden before leaving office, which had granted Harris an additional year of protection beyond the standard six-month post-tenure period.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Negates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negates. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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