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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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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
Advertisement That toll has, in other years, seemingly worn Betts down by this point, when the grind of 162 games over the summer can be negated by a single bad series in the fall.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Defensive holding penalties negated what would have been two sacks for him against Caleb Williams.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 30 Sep. 2024
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Defensive holding penalties negated what would have been two sacks for him against Caleb Williams.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negated
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The move comes after a Benton County circuit judge denied a preliminary injunction last month in Highfill’s lawsuit attempting to stop the airport from deannexing from the city.Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024
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Ward, like many other homeowners affected by last week's storm, did not have flood insurance, and said her insurance company denied her husband's claim.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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As modernization spread throughout Italy in the 1960s, the system was abolished, and farmers abandoned their rustic dwellings in favor of houses with electricity and running water in towns and cities.Peter Terzian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
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The union also wants the reinstatement of a pension scheme that was abolished in 2008, which is a nonstarter for Boeing.Elodie Mazein, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
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But the Biden administration has refuted the claims from the energy industry and states.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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The former president has also stated that Americans broadly support the issue being decided by the states, which is decisively refuted by all reliable public polling.Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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The tax would remain in effect indefinitely unless repealed by voters.Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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Fortune Nike shares drop Nike shares dipped nearly 5% on Wednesday after the sneaker company postponed its investor day and repealed its full-year guidance during an earnings call.Diane Brady, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
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Smotrich canceled his trip to France to speak at the gala, citing security concerns, but at least two demonstrations went ahead, drawing hundreds of protesters.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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After nearly two decades of enchanting holiday shoppers with its elaborate light displays, Saks Fifth Avenue suddenly canceled this year’s installation, an about-face from statements made less than a month ago.Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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And in the fourth, his miss against Tennessee was nullified because the Titans jumped offsides.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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At least $250 million in fees have been nullified over the past 55 years, per the trade group representing managers in the entertainment industry.Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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When a city’s leadership makes the decision, divisive and expensive referenda can be avoided, Newbrun wrote.Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Hollywood mostly avoided the post-election weekend out of concern that people wouldn’t be paying attention to anything other than the presidential race.Variety, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Negated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negated. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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