as in nullifying
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1
as in denying
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 abolishing
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 discrediting
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 negating
Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
The Wild killed three minutes of it, allowing two shots, and then Nashville was whistled for slashing, negating the rest.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2026
Provorov responded with a slash, negating the power play.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2026
Voters in the state approved the measure in November, and the state created five Democratic-leaning districts, essentially negating Texas’ move.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Another reason is that in many European leagues, a large share of broadcasting revenue comes from viewers’ pay-TV subscriptions, negating some of the incentives behind sweeping ad rollouts.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
In some cases, taking out a personal loan for debt consolidation could even result in a higher rate than your credit cards, completely negating the benefits.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
In most cases, those drivers’ work authorizations had been extended and updated, negating any conflict.
—Sara Dinatale, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026
Should District 60 choose to finance long-term projects by selling bonds, Hennessy said $14,000 a year will retire a $130 million bond issue in 20 years, negating the need for a referendum.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
Heating yogurt can change its chemical composition and may kill its live probiotic microbes, potentially negating their benefits.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
The Wild killed three minutes of it, allowing two shots, and then Nashville was whistled for slashing, negating the rest.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2026
Provorov responded with a slash, negating the power play.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2026
Voters in the state approved the measure in November, and the state created five Democratic-leaning districts, essentially negating Texas’ move.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Another reason is that in many European leagues, a large share of broadcasting revenue comes from viewers’ pay-TV subscriptions, negating some of the incentives behind sweeping ad rollouts.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
In some cases, taking out a personal loan for debt consolidation could even result in a higher rate than your credit cards, completely negating the benefits.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
In most cases, those drivers’ work authorizations had been extended and updated, negating any conflict.
—Sara Dinatale, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026
Should District 60 choose to finance long-term projects by selling bonds, Hennessy said $14,000 a year will retire a $130 million bond issue in 20 years, negating the need for a referendum.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negating
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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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Jonathan Ruhe, fellow for American strategy at JINSA, echoed Stricker on the importance of abolishing the Iranian enrichment program.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Abdul El-Sayed is gaining momentum in a divisive three-way Democratic primary with an uncompromising argument for clarity on progressive priorities — Medicare for All, abolishing ICE, and ending US military aid to Israel.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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By partly neutralizing criticism that its leaders are elitist or antidemocratic, the right has been able to focus on issues that play to its strengths.—
Brian Winter,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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Baking Soda As an alkaline compound, baking soda is skilled at neutralizing odors.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
12 Dec. 2025
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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The Social Security Administration’s actuaries have found repealing the retirement earnings test will ultimately reduce trust fund costs, Adcock said.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
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That showed again how poorly the Legislature served the voters by repealing Florida’s runoff primary 21 years ago.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Celtics also blocked three of the Sixers’ final four shots of the third, with Jordan Walsh, Brown and Vucevic all rejecting layups.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Jan Jones' embrace of Jackson could be the start of a tide of state House Republicans rejecting the lieutenant governor after years of feeling burned by his attempts to impose his will on the lower chamber.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Three more school districts are canceling classes Friday due to a high number of teachers who plan to participate in a march for higher school funding in Raleigh.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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Last July, Colbert announced that CBS was canceling his show as of May 2026.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Holland's not quite sure why so many in his generation are avoiding alcohol.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Nia has no interest at all in talking to them or even a strategy for avoiding them.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Negating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negating. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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