rebuttal
noun
re·but·tal
ri-ˈbə-tᵊl 
Examples of rebuttal in a Sentence
an effective rebuttal to her claim of having the gift of clairvoyance
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By writing an essay-length rebuttal rather than simply dismissing the ad with a compliment, Altman inadvertently validated Anthropic as a serious threat.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Clunky outdoor furniture finds its rebuttal in the Nanto, which takes its shape from the sweeping contours of butterfly wings.
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The rebuttal, published Tuesday, is a clear sign of how intently China is focusing on the case – and the White House’s broader push to root out its influence in the region.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Thune’s office shot back with a rebuttal that accused Jeffries of revisionist history, noting that Republicans agreed to split it off as a concession to Democrats.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Clunky outdoor furniture finds its rebuttal in the Nanto, which takes its shape from the sweeping contours of butterfly wings.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
The rebuttal, published Tuesday, is a clear sign of how intently China is focusing on the case – and the White House’s broader push to root out its influence in the region.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Thune’s office shot back with a rebuttal that accused Jeffries of revisionist history, noting that Republicans agreed to split it off as a concession to Democrats.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Rebuttal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebuttal. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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rebuttal
noun
re·but·tal
ri-ˈbət-ᵊl
: the act of rebutting
also
: argument or proof that rebuts
Legal Definition
rebuttal
noun
re·but·tal
ri-ˈbət-ᵊl
: the act or procedure of rebutting
also
: evidence or argument that rebuts
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