1
as in repulsing
to drive back
Stalingrad's defenders were finally able to rebut the besiegers, but only after a horrendous loss of life
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as in refuting
to prove to be false
Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe effectively rebutted any lingering notions that the earth is flat
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Recent Examples of rebutting
What to know to start your day Greater Memphis Chamber President and CEO Ted Townsend is rebutting reports he was forced to take a leave of absence.
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Erin Munz, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 11 Apr. 2026
By Mark Gurman | Bloomberg Apple’s first foldable phone is on track to arrive during the company’s normal iPhone launch period later this year, people with knowledge of the matter said, rebutting concerns about major manufacturing snags.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
The findings are also helpful, Nguyen says, in rebutting claims made by Robert Malone, who Kennedy appointed as chair of the CDC committee that makes vaccine policy for the country.
—Tara Haelle, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
In an extraordinary video rebutting the charges, Powell said the DOJ’s action was a pretext.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Oliver Rackham, the great historian of the British countryside, devoted a not insubstantial portion of his career to rebutting this claim, noting that there is no evidence whatsoever to suggest that these punishments were ever carried out.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The cast largely helps to keep things grounded, rebutting the histrionics by treating each claim with legitimacy or reciting each gauche line with apt conviction.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
Crenshaw wrote that the government now bears the burden of rebutting the presumption of vindictive prosecution.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
In addition to rebutting the allegations, ESPN could raise a number of defenses.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Erin Munz, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 11 Apr. 2026
By Mark Gurman | Bloomberg Apple’s first foldable phone is on track to arrive during the company’s normal iPhone launch period later this year, people with knowledge of the matter said, rebutting concerns about major manufacturing snags.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
The findings are also helpful, Nguyen says, in rebutting claims made by Robert Malone, who Kennedy appointed as chair of the CDC committee that makes vaccine policy for the country.
—Tara Haelle, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
In an extraordinary video rebutting the charges, Powell said the DOJ’s action was a pretext.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Oliver Rackham, the great historian of the British countryside, devoted a not insubstantial portion of his career to rebutting this claim, noting that there is no evidence whatsoever to suggest that these punishments were ever carried out.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The cast largely helps to keep things grounded, rebutting the histrionics by treating each claim with legitimacy or reciting each gauche line with apt conviction.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
Crenshaw wrote that the government now bears the burden of rebutting the presumption of vindictive prosecution.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
In addition to rebutting the allegations, ESPN could raise a number of defenses.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebutting
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While there are dismemberments and other bits of gruesome violence to be found in the film, Badlands is largely aimed at endearing its audience rather than repulsing them.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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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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Tristan Jarry got his first start of the series, repelling 34 pucks.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
27 Apr. 2026
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Root-knot nematodes are one of the biggest pest problems for eggplants, and marigolds' strong smell is excellent for repelling nematodes.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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Miami-Dade prosecutors dismissed two stalking and resisting arrest charges against Hollis on Thursday.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Nine teens, ages 13 to 16 were arrested, some of them on charges of battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting law enforcement.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Rebutting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebutting. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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