as in disproving
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as in denying
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 discrediting
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 refuting
Jim Little, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
But the company is refuting that now.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 9 Dec. 2024
The foodie feud between Ina Garten and Martha Stewart continues on, with the former refuting Stewart’s story about their falling out.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
Hours after the report, the Bloomington Police Department issued a statement refuting the bombshell claim.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
And these imbalances preceded diagnosis of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability by 13 to 14 years on average, refuting the assumption that gut microbe imbalances arise from diet.
—Angelica P. Ahrens, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2024
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The former Florida lawmaker has vehemently denied the allegations and, in September, sent the House Committee a letter refuting them.
—Jim Little, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
But the company is refuting that now.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 9 Dec. 2024
The foodie feud between Ina Garten and Martha Stewart continues on, with the former refuting Stewart’s story about their falling out.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
Hours after the report, the Bloomington Police Department issued a statement refuting the bombshell claim.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
And these imbalances preceded diagnosis of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability by 13 to 14 years on average, refuting the assumption that gut microbe imbalances arise from diet.
—Angelica P. Ahrens, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refuting
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Whatever the purpose, there’s no denying the best carry-on luggage is a traveler’s best ally.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Bezos responded shortly after, denying the initial report.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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Many of the conspiracy theories have prompted FEMA to create a page on its site discrediting rumors and false information about its response to Hurricane Helene.Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2024
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Still, the United States didn’t recognize Haiti as a nation until 1862, during the Civil War, when American leadership was looking for any support in discrediting slavery.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Panasonic's approach here is contradictory to most of its competitors, as recent Sony video cameras like the ZV-E10 and the ZV-E1, as well as the Nikon Z 30, work as USB webcams without any additional software or drivers due to their support for the UVC/UAC streaming standard.PCMAG, PCMAG, 16 Dec. 2024
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Trump’s own stance on Taiwan is Trumpian, which is to say, contradictory.Joshua Keating, Vox, 16 Dec. 2024
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Miss Manners recognizes that contradicting her in-the-moment seating decrees will be more difficult.Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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Rather than contradicting each other, these philosophies can complement each other, providing a richer understanding of ethical practice.Big Think, Big Think, 28 Nov. 2024
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There are scenes where Evan is discussing issues with his high school students—but those scenes primarily center mature controversies and include profanity.DeVonne Goode, Parents, 23 Dec. 2024
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This new puzzle game has rapidly garnered a dedicated global fan base, with players eagerly discussing strategies and sharing their daily results on social media.Flynn Nicholls, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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This decision is part of broader litigation challenging the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), with several district courts ruling in favor of the Treasury's position on the CTA's constitutionality.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The transition to South Indian filmmaking style proved challenging for the actor.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
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Ellis also testified during the ComEd Four trial last year, which ended with McClain and three others being convicted of conspiracy, bribery and falsifying records.Jim Talamonti | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Dec. 2024
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Officials began investigating Noel after accusations of him hiring county employees to do work for his personal interests, using a business credit card for private purposes and falsifying documents to help an officer receive unauthorized pension funds, among other charges.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Refuting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refuting. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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