1
as in denying
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 abolishing
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 discrediting
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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as in nullifying
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Recent Examples of negating
Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Evidence has been mounting against alcohol consumption because of its health risks, negating a decades-long perception that some moderate drinking could be beneficial to health.
—Jeffrey Kopp, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Nationwide, a Department of Energy study during the Biden administration forecast that VPP capacity could reach up to 160 gigawatts by 2030, essentially negating the need for dozens of new fossil fuel power plants, with no emissions and at a far lower cost.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2025
And then to let the double steal happen, negating a double-play ball that Polanco probably hits.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Lawsuits ended up stalling that switch over, negating any savings the city might have had.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Plus, her choice to also use honey ended up negating the maple flavor, leaving the judges with a sad, pale disc of dough and pineapple.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
The only ones that really matter are the augments, as those often have to do with taking down protective shields or negating immunity altogether.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Withers moved too early, negating Lubin’s attempt and giving Duke the ball back.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
While that was neat, ports on the flanks of the laptop are simply more accessible than those on the back, negating the need for helpful icons in the first place.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Evidence has been mounting against alcohol consumption because of its health risks, negating a decades-long perception that some moderate drinking could be beneficial to health.
—Jeffrey Kopp, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Nationwide, a Department of Energy study during the Biden administration forecast that VPP capacity could reach up to 160 gigawatts by 2030, essentially negating the need for dozens of new fossil fuel power plants, with no emissions and at a far lower cost.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2025
And then to let the double steal happen, negating a double-play ball that Polanco probably hits.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Lawsuits ended up stalling that switch over, negating any savings the city might have had.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Plus, her choice to also use honey ended up negating the maple flavor, leaving the judges with a sad, pale disc of dough and pineapple.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
The only ones that really matter are the augments, as those often have to do with taking down protective shields or negating immunity altogether.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Withers moved too early, negating Lubin’s attempt and giving Duke the ball back.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negating
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That’s until their cover in California Schemin’ as rapping imposters was blown and the emotional strain of denying their Scottishness and their fractured friendship revealed itself.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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At the time, a source told PEOPLE that Teefey and Gomez, Wondermind's chief impact officer, both stepped in to take action for their employees, while denying that Teefey took out a loan to pay salaries.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, support for abolishing the Monarchy has risen from 3 percent to 15 percent during that time.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Whereas opposition parties favored cutting or abolishing it, the ruling coalition of the LDP and Komeito—concerned that such a move would spook financial markets—instead offered one-time cash payments of roughly $140 per person to defray the cost of living.—
Mireya Solís,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Instead, the Department of Justice (DOJ) last month released an unsigned memo refuting all of the most damning theories surrounding the case.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
14 Aug. 2025
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Hall ended up refuting his own hypothesis.—
Dhruv Khullar,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Bottom Line Gen Z isn’t rejecting career ambition—they’re redefining it around skill mastery, purpose and sustainable productivity rather than traditional hierarchies.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Even while rejecting many of the Administration’s demands, Harvard has in recent months made moves that share something of the flavor of the Administration’s preferences, beyond addressing antisemitism.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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Federal officials have said that repealing the rule would allow for more flexible management for local land managers and aid in preventing destructive wildfires.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Its passage is a blow to leadership, which, in the past, has voted against repealing the AUMFs.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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White House officials briefly explored cancelling some of SpaceX’s deals with NASA and the Department of Defense, The Wall Street Journal reported in July.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The woman noted that canceling the shower has left her heartbroken.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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This was a logical progression in the war, as well as a response to the contradictions at the heart of an American policy that sought to assist Ukraine while avoiding direct confrontation with Russia.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
10 Sep. 2025
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This means not just avoiding harm, but also actively promoting health and well-being preventively.—
Kristen Moon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Vail can once again prohibit delivery trucks from its pedestrian malls, a federal appeals court has ruled, overturning a Denver judge’s decision last year that put a stop to that ban.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Adam Streisand, a lawyer for Rupert, used James’ cooperation for the story as ammunition for overturning the ruling and asking for a new trial.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Negating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negating. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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