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plural of negative
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as in nos
a vote or decision against something in the absence of an unambiguous negative from the commander, we decided to continue on the mission

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as in opposites
something that is as different as possible from something else the desire to control another person is actually the negative of real love

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negatives

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verb

present tense third-person singular of negative
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as in downs
to reject by or as if by a vote although the rebuttal was very eloquent, the jury negatived it in favor of the prosecution's argument we promptly negatived the idea of having pizza again for dinner, noting that we had already had it for three nights that week

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Noun
  • In particular, many groups that historically faced economic disadvantages in the labor market benefited from the strong economy.
    Kevin Brady, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Considering the advantages and disadvantages of applying ED is a critical part of a student's individual strategy.
    Kristen Moon, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
  • The company denies the allegations.
    NBC News, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The group rarely denies responsibility for attacks.
    NBC News, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Knowing the extent of your resources and liabilities will provide a clearer picture of what needs to be done.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Data Training Risks One of the strengths of AI is its self-learning abilities, but from a legal perspective that also presents possible liabilities.
    Tor Constantino, MBA, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Is the film actually making the timeless point that our inner character and inherent nature outweighs a shiny exterior?
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This leads to a workplace where the pressure to perform outweighs the benefits of fewer workdays.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The truck ignores lousy roads, delivering a smooth ride on pavement or dirt.
    Josh Max, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
  • But this narrow view of leadership ignores the quiet strengths that introverts bring to the table.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Negatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negatives. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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