1
as in denied
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 abolished
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 disbelieved
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 negated
Lukáš Dostál negated 24 Edmonton bids.
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 27 Apr. 2026
This time, the forward’s shot found the net, but an offside call negated the would-be decisive shot.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Insurers, meanwhile, are seeing the benefits of consumer driving less and fewer accidents negated by the cost of auto parts, which has risen 4% year over year, according to Insurify.
—Contessa Brewer,dawn Giel, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
That led to a Stars power play after just cutting the deficit to 3-2, which was at least negated when Johnston took an interference penalty on Jared Spurgeon.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
As a result, much of the progress made from a series of Fed rate cuts in recent years was negated in this space in March.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Seattle’s Cody Baker, a 22-year-old homegrown in his fourth MLS season, appeared to have scored his first career goal in the 86th minute but it was negated when Albert Rusnák was caught offsides.
—Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Seattle's Cody Baker, a 22-year-old homegrown in his fourth MLS season, appeared to have scored his first career goal in the 86th minute but it was negated when Albert Rusnák was caught offsides.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
But the Dolphins’ addition of several veterans negated Holland’s departure.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 27 Apr. 2026
This time, the forward’s shot found the net, but an offside call negated the would-be decisive shot.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Insurers, meanwhile, are seeing the benefits of consumer driving less and fewer accidents negated by the cost of auto parts, which has risen 4% year over year, according to Insurify.
—Contessa Brewer,dawn Giel, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
That led to a Stars power play after just cutting the deficit to 3-2, which was at least negated when Johnston took an interference penalty on Jared Spurgeon.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
As a result, much of the progress made from a series of Fed rate cuts in recent years was negated in this space in March.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Seattle’s Cody Baker, a 22-year-old homegrown in his fourth MLS season, appeared to have scored his first career goal in the 86th minute but it was negated when Albert Rusnák was caught offsides.
—Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Seattle's Cody Baker, a 22-year-old homegrown in his fourth MLS season, appeared to have scored his first career goal in the 86th minute but it was negated when Albert Rusnák was caught offsides.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
But the Dolphins’ addition of several veterans negated Holland’s departure.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negated
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But the country’s leader, Miguel Díaz-Canel, has denied Cuba has political prisoners and has stressed that his government is not negotiating any internal political matters with the United States.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Beyoncé's publicist has denied rumors that the singer's next album will be released the week of the Met Gala.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Netherlands never fully abolished its draft, but call-ups have been suspended since 1997 and there are no immediate plans to reintroduce them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hangings were frequent in colonial times, but by the mid-1800s some states had abolished the death penalty altogether.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
13 Apr. 2026
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Epstein’s young victims were also threatened and followed; they were grilled by his lawyers and disbelieved by prosecutors, who at times treated them like prostitutes, instead of victims.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
18 Dec. 2025
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And a woman can behave perfectly and still be disbelieved.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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Trump refuted those accusations in a heated interview with 60 Minutes host Norah O’Donnell on Sunday.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2026
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Pavlovski refuted a claim made by a witness on Monday that McGee and Jenkins had struggled over the gun that was used to shoot Jenkins.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The ban was repealed on May 14, 2008.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Heaton noted that a similar fee was in place from 2011 to 2017 but was ultimately repealed after rural homeowners argued they were being unfairly targeted.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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At one point, Iran asked to move its games to Mexico, but that request was rejected.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Voters in a 1986 retention election rejected Rose Bird, the chief justice of the California Supreme Court, and two liberal colleagues, over dissatisfaction with decisions overturning numerous death penalty sentences.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Last week, there were reports in at least three other counties — Brevard, Leon and Palm Beach — that 2026 court elections were being canceled as resignations and retirements of circuit court judges, right before the qualifying period, created vacancies that mandate gubernatorial appointments.—
Norine Dworkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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In a Facebook post on Monday, the town announced that the event had been canceled.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Of course, Montana’s selection that year more or less nullified any criticism.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The play was nullified due to an off-sides call, but Johnson’s skill was evident.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Negated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negated. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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