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as in denied
to declare not to be true
while he was publicly refuting rumors of a merger, behind the scenes the CEO was working to effect that very outcome
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as in discredited
to prove to be false
the victories of African-American athlete Jesse Owens in the 1936 Olympics effectively refuted the racial views of the Nazis
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Recent Examples of refuted
The investigation is based on debunked fraud claims, as local election officials have already refuted the allegations of discrepancies by explaining that the citizens group’s analysis relied on incomplete data.
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Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Jones, who lived in San Francisco for years before moving to Napa, refuted the insinuation of carpetbagging.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Ledford refuted that claim as hurtful and untrue in a 2021 Washington Post interview.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
After multiple exchanges back and forth, Moore refuted Leung-Tat’s claims that DiZoglio has answered Campbell’s questions to help the legislative audit proceed.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Iranian state media, however, reportedly refuted the president's claims hours later.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío on Friday refuted comments about a change in the political system or the potential departure of Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel as part of the ongoing talks between the two sides.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
In February, Carney and Mooresville Police Chief Ron Campurciani refuted claims in two federal lawsuits against the town about Carney’s behavior during two late-night encounters involving police.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
In Monday’s closing arguments, Ye’s attorney, Andrew Cherlaskey, refuted reportage that his client had fallen asleep during his testimony.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Jones, who lived in San Francisco for years before moving to Napa, refuted the insinuation of carpetbagging.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Ledford refuted that claim as hurtful and untrue in a 2021 Washington Post interview.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
After multiple exchanges back and forth, Moore refuted Leung-Tat’s claims that DiZoglio has answered Campbell’s questions to help the legislative audit proceed.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Iranian state media, however, reportedly refuted the president's claims hours later.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío on Friday refuted comments about a change in the political system or the potential departure of Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel as part of the ongoing talks between the two sides.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
In February, Carney and Mooresville Police Chief Ron Campurciani refuted claims in two federal lawsuits against the town about Carney’s behavior during two late-night encounters involving police.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
In Monday’s closing arguments, Ye’s attorney, Andrew Cherlaskey, refuted reportage that his client had fallen asleep during his testimony.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refuted
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During a court hearing Wednesday morning, Davis' attorney, Simon Steckel, filed a motion to dismiss, which the judge denied.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hernandez denied any knowledge or responsibility for what went on at the house.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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At the time, an FBI expert testified that a pubic hair found at the scene matched Duckett’s, although hair microscopy has since been discredited as an unreliable forensic method.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Still, the author's main argument wasn't totally discredited.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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Tobolowsky previously rejected motions from other Gateway elders, ruling that the suit was not a religious issue and could be handled in secular court.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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My first preference was always the path of diplomacy, yet the regime continued their relentless quest for nuclear weapons and rejected every attempt at an agreement.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Wiemer's first hit was originally called out by first base umpire Marvin Hudson, but was overturned after a challenge by the Nationals.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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That pitch was the second in the at-bat that the Orioles correctly overturned, with catcher Adley Rutschman also correctly identifying a pitch called incorrectly by home plate umpire Chris Segal.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
30 Mar. 2026
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The defense attorneys sought to show that testimony from officers on scene that day contradicted their own body camera footage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Being contradicted by the facts can produce diverse reactions.—
Deana L. Weibel,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s bogus claim that the 2020 election was stolen from him has been disproved time and again — in court, recounts, research and investigative reporting.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the New Atheists were making hay of the fact that such faithful misapprehensions about nature were easily disproved by scientific discovery.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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Abughazaleh rebutted that attack.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
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Maryland Farm Bureau President Jamie Raley rebutted the proclamation in a press release.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
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The court’s comments came from a case brought by the Miami Herald that challenged keeping a portion of a grand jury’s report secret.—
Lawrence Mower,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Perez challenged a 94 mph fastball thrown by Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans in the fourth inning.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Refuted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refuted. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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