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as in refuting
to make an assertion that is contrary to one made by (another)
no matter what I say, you always have to contradict me
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as in denying
to declare not to be true
his account contradicted the story that they had gotten earlier
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Recent Examples of contradicting
Steven T. Dennis, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
The survey also surfaced enduring public concerns over the police shooting death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald in October 2014 and the 13-month delay under then-Mayor Rahm Emanuel before the public release of body camera footage videos contradicting police statements.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Its lawyers, however, stated in internal memos obtained by the New York Times that nonresident foreign nationals could have used third-party payment platforms to get around its safeguards and make donations — possibly contradicting the firm’s statements to Congress.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
No Iranian delegation has yet departed for Islamabad, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing Iranian state TV, contradicting international media reports that a team of representatives was traveling.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
But detectives say new information surfaced two weeks later, contradicting her account and identifying Griffin as the shooter.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The administration contends this interpretation aligns with historical constitutional understanding rather than contradicting it.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Suspicion turned to anger when scientific leaders kept contradicting his embrace of hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, and convalescent plasma.
—David Blumenthal, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
The script unfortunately goes round and round in circles with the characters constantly repeating and contradicting themselves.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Also corrosive — the contradicting and quick-changing statements.
—Steven T. Dennis, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
In the more than 125 years since federal dietary guidance first appeared, the overriding message of the recommendations has changed and evolved, often with new recommendations contradicting the thinking of earlier guides.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
The survey also surfaced enduring public concerns over the police shooting death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald in October 2014 and the 13-month delay under then-Mayor Rahm Emanuel before the public release of body camera footage videos contradicting police statements.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Its lawyers, however, stated in internal memos obtained by the New York Times that nonresident foreign nationals could have used third-party payment platforms to get around its safeguards and make donations — possibly contradicting the firm’s statements to Congress.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
No Iranian delegation has yet departed for Islamabad, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing Iranian state TV, contradicting international media reports that a team of representatives was traveling.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
But detectives say new information surfaced two weeks later, contradicting her account and identifying Griffin as the shooter.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The administration contends this interpretation aligns with historical constitutional understanding rather than contradicting it.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Suspicion turned to anger when scientific leaders kept contradicting his embrace of hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, and convalescent plasma.
—David Blumenthal, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
The script unfortunately goes round and round in circles with the characters constantly repeating and contradicting themselves.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradicting
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Initial accounts given to relatives were contradictory — one early report incorrectly identified buffalo as the cause.—
Ryan Brennan
April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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In that order, Judge Susan van Keulen said government lawyers confirmed the USCIS has a duty to issue a timely decision on an application — and also that the holds are indefinite, two contradictory arguments.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That’s not refuting the secrecy.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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Amidst the other claims, this one has hit hard at Beast Industries, and the company got quite personal in refuting it.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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Advocates say the right to request asylum is enshrined in the country's immigration law and say denying migrants that right puts people fleeing war or persecution in grave danger.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Apr. 2026
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Yet there’s no denying that Renny Harlin, in his utilitarian action-hack way, has some chops.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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And since bond yields (rates) move in the opposite direction as prices, yields have been pushing higher.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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At the opposite end, the foredeck is equipped with a huge sunpad.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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The aggressive political gains DeSantis and Republicans seek also have some in the party questioning whether the new map would put GOP incumbents at risk of losing future elections.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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Despite the apology, Camp Mystic’s plans to reopen in late May with nearly 900 girls have angered victims’ families, and state officials are questioning whether the license should be renewed.—
Jim Vertuno,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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That means rejecting violent rhetoric, rejecting conspiracy theories and rejecting the impulse to use these moments for political gain.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Rescue sparks debate in country Officials in the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania said their strategy had focused on minimizing stress for the animal, rejecting public calls for the whale to be euthanized to end its suffering.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Throughout the ballpark, Padres jerseys far outnumbered those worn in support of the opposing Arizona Diamondbacks.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Plays in the opposing offenses’ backfield, attacking style, team captain, really impactful player.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Contradicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradicting. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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