1
as in denies
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 abolishes
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 discredits
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 negates
The big takeaway here is, stainless-steel cladding noticeably negates the effectiveness of copper’s thermal conductivity.
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Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
That kind of negates my point that Nicky and Morgan kept succeeding due to their own charisma.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026
This negates the need for a timer when heating or cooking food.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
In most cases, that negates the need for the kind of hardwiring rooftop solar requires.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026
There is, however, a key issue with that study that negates its results.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
On the flip side the ABS strike zone negates the batting crouch that players have long used to effectively shrink their strike zones.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Mar. 2026
The all-season style negates the need to purchase more than one comforter, and its hypoallergenic lyocell design—made to fit bed frames from twin to California king size—is fully machine washable.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
The show’s gravity pulls everything toward him and negates the necessity to follow through with anybody else.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
That kind of negates my point that Nicky and Morgan kept succeeding due to their own charisma.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026
This negates the need for a timer when heating or cooking food.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
In most cases, that negates the need for the kind of hardwiring rooftop solar requires.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026
There is, however, a key issue with that study that negates its results.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
On the flip side the ABS strike zone negates the batting crouch that players have long used to effectively shrink their strike zones.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Mar. 2026
The all-season style negates the need to purchase more than one comforter, and its hypoallergenic lyocell design—made to fit bed frames from twin to California king size—is fully machine washable.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
The show’s gravity pulls everything toward him and negates the necessity to follow through with anybody else.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negates
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OpenAI denies that support emails tell users how to re-register with a new email address after accounts are deactivated.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Pentagon denies any food issues on ships.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Instead, this measure abolishes them.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Iranian parliament has just approved a law that abolishes prison sentences for those who had to leave Iran illegally.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
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The praiseworthyness of having both sides of the debate evaporates when the host actively discredits the expert and reflexively enhances the legitimacy of the conspiracy theorist.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
1 Dec. 2025
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Yet despite its popularity, research discredits this long-standing belief.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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There is extensive evidence — including Slack and WhatsApp messages, company documents, and witness testimony — that unequivocally refutes her claims.—
Stacy Perman,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The woman vehemently refutes those claims to ABC News, and claims Aaron knew about her personal history, including marital status.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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In an effort to offset the costs, the bill repeals multiple tax credits, including those for teleworking expenses, electric and hybrid vehicles, and medical equipment manufacturers.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Indiana State Teachers Association said the bill repeals long-standing protections for teachers who work in joint programs, interlocal agreements and special education cooperatives.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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In an oppositional reading, the reader understands the dominant ideology expressed in the text but rejects it and interprets the text in an alternative way.—
Shepherd Mpofu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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And with its bare Instagram presence, Antigone rejects polish for rawness, allowing the strength of its curation to speak for itself.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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The three eventually work out their differences but not before Edgar turns Miles’s proto-smart-home devices against him, cancels his credit cards, and forges a criminal record for him.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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Instead, teen boys are quietly swapping first dates, awkward silences, and emotional guesswork for an AI girlfriend who never cancels, never argues, and always texts back.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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This contradicts what many doctors have recommended for years.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The footage, which ProPublica and FRONTLINE have reviewed, contradicts the claims that the men had interfered with the agents.—
A.C. Thompson,
ProPublica,
14 Apr. 2026
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