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
This negates the simplistic argument that current projections of a glut next year cannot be trusted because last year’s proved incorrect, at least in terms of the price impact.
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Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Before the contract, Pitts was set to play this season on the $15 million franchise tag, but his extension negates it.
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Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
It’s designed for two people and accessible via that loft ladder – which negates the need for a staircase taking up premium floorspace.
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Stefan Ionescu
june 04,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
In fact, any skater playing the puck with their stick negates a previous kick.
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Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
That could be Talladega, where pack racing in a draft negates aerodynamic advantages.
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ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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.
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Kennedy French,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
This negates the need for a timer when heating or cooking food.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Before the contract, Pitts was set to play this season on the $15 million franchise tag, but his extension negates it.
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Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
It’s designed for two people and accessible via that loft ladder – which negates the need for a staircase taking up premium floorspace.
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Stefan Ionescu
june 04,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
In fact, any skater playing the puck with their stick negates a previous kick.
—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
That could be Talladega, where pack racing in a draft negates aerodynamic advantages.
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ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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.
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Kennedy French,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
This negates the need for a timer when heating or cooking food.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negates
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Lozano denies mass immigration fraud Angelo Calfo, an attorney representing Lozano, said clients were expected to review their applications before signing and blamed them for any false statements.
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Israel, founded in the wake of the Holocaust, denies the accusations.
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Instead, this measure abolishes them.
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The Iranian parliament has just approved a law that abolishes prison sentences for those who had to leave Iran illegally.
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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.
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Yet despite its popularity, research discredits this long-standing belief.
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There is extensive evidence — including Slack and WhatsApp messages, company documents, and witness testimony — that unequivocally refutes her claims.
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The woman vehemently refutes those claims to ABC News, and claims Aaron knew about her personal history, including marital status.
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The measure repeals provisions in Finland’s 1987 Nuclear Energy Act that banned the import, production, possession and detonation of nuclear explosives.
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To offset some of the cost of the cuts, the law repeals several existing tax credits and sales tax exemptions, including incentives tied to teleworking expenses, electric and hybrid vehicles, and medical equipment manufacturing.
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The final budget agreement rejects a call by Newsom to lower the asset limit to $2,000 now and instead lowers it to $21,000 in 2027-28 to be eligible for Medi-Cal.
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Kenzie completely rejects Corbin’s because Corbin, having disrespected her, is now dead to her.
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To combat bots, Ticketmaster, the primary ticketing platform for many concerts, blocks automated software, identifies and shuts down fake accounts and cancels orders that violate its policies.
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If your airline cancels your flight, request a cash refund.
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LaBarge’s narrative contradicts itself with great frequency and intentionality, calling attention to the fallibility of memory in the face of trauma.
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The co-worker whose behavior contradicts every value on the wall.
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“Negates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negates. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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