as in nullifying
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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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Recent Examples of negating
Julie L. Belcove, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
Similar to how van Gisbergen debuted on a brand-new NASCAR circuit, thereby negating some of the disadvantages that come with racing in a series for the first time, Magnussen will have the same opportunity at San Diego.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Building on prior appellate rulings, the court of appeal held SCPMG did not have the burden of negating any possibility Doremus may have been engaged in work tasks at the time of the accident.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
In the fourth, Rivero was called for catcher’s interference, negating what would have been an inning-ending double play.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
And, in some cases, the personal loan rate could even be higher, negating the main benefit of consolidation.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Despite the obvious timeline here negating any sort of cause-and-effect, MAGA Republicans called for Kimmel’s head.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Heating yogurt can change its chemical composition and may kill its live probiotic microbes, potentially negating their benefits.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
The Wild killed three minutes of it, allowing two shots, and then Nashville was whistled for slashing, negating the rest.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
All the game pieces in White Chess Set (1966), for instance, are the same color, leading players to confuse whose are whose—and negating the possibility of war.
—Julie L. Belcove, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
Similar to how van Gisbergen debuted on a brand-new NASCAR circuit, thereby negating some of the disadvantages that come with racing in a series for the first time, Magnussen will have the same opportunity at San Diego.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Building on prior appellate rulings, the court of appeal held SCPMG did not have the burden of negating any possibility Doremus may have been engaged in work tasks at the time of the accident.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
In the fourth, Rivero was called for catcher’s interference, negating what would have been an inning-ending double play.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
And, in some cases, the personal loan rate could even be higher, negating the main benefit of consolidation.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Despite the obvious timeline here negating any sort of cause-and-effect, MAGA Republicans called for Kimmel’s head.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Heating yogurt can change its chemical composition and may kill its live probiotic microbes, potentially negating their benefits.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
The Wild killed three minutes of it, allowing two shots, and then Nashville was whistled for slashing, negating the rest.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negating
Adjective
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But that valve is clogged up, and so there is no way to get the neutralizing agent inside the tank.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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By partly neutralizing criticism that its leaders are elitist or antidemocratic, the right has been able to focus on issues that play to its strengths.—
Brian Winter,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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There’s no denying the enduring glamour of this grande dame, whose secluded locale at the tip of the Cap is as much a draw for the jet set as the intimate cabanas where Greta Garbo once retreated and the saltwater infinity pool carved into the cliffs.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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There’s no denying that the Sym TTLBT competes in the premium maxi-scooter segment against the likes of the Kymco AK 550i, Yamaha TMax, and the Honda Forza 750.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
Verb
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In 1926, diplomats gathered beneath the high ceilings of the League of Nations in Geneva to draft the world's first international treaty abolishing slavery.—
Nicole F. Roberts,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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His Green New Scam surrendered American Energy Dominance and, by abolishing the Southern Border, Biden let 21 million people from all over the World pour into the United States, including from prisons, jails, mental institutions, and insane asylums.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Two other retired judges later published their own piece refuting Gilliard’s contention.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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Anne Hathaway is refuting online speculation over whether she's had a facelift.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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Council members narrowly passed the ordinance repealing the ban by a 7-5 vote, with some voting against the measure as a form of protest.—
Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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And yet, Mamdani found time to talk about the Knicks’ playoff run, including repealing bedtime so children could watch the NBA Finals.—
David Ingber,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
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As its offense gained confidence, Scotland turned away two more Moroccan scoring bids, with Hendry sliding to deflect a Sabiri dangerous shot off the crossbar and Gunn rejecting an El Khannouss header off a corner kick.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
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What the Business Roundtable Actually Showed In 2019, the Business Roundtable issued a statement seemingly rejecting shareholder primacy.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Their relief at the reopening of the Hormuz reopening is real, but none of the major producers are canceling their pipeline feasibility studies.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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In the last decade or so, network TV channels have reduced their late-night talk-show lineups, most recently with CBS canceling The Late Show.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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There should be visibility into how the AI works, which means avoiding black box solutions.—
Tomas Gorny,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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McClary said there has been a surge in Americans coming to his nonprofit group and partners across the country to seek help on managing debt and avoiding bankruptcy and debt collectors.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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“Negating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negating. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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