1
as in refutes
to make an assertion that is contrary to one made by (another)
no matter what I say, you always have to contradict me
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2
as in denies
to declare not to be true
his account contradicted the story that they had gotten earlier
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Recent Examples of contradicts
Surface the places where your knowledge base contradicts itself.
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Philip Brittan, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
This decision contradicts scientific evidence and ignores the reality that women — particularly Black women — bear a disproportionate burden of obesity and its complications.
—Latisa S Carson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Worse, the Administration’s account directly contradicts a Supreme Court decision.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Nam said the chat log evidence contradicts that.
—Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 12 May 2026
But the search data strongly contradicts the idea that human beings are only interested in looking after themselves.
—Simon Rogers, CNBC, 6 May 2026
In an oppositional reading of a media text, the audience comprehends that the message conflicts with or contradicts their personal experiences of society.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
Police said Tate admitted minimal involvement in that robbery, but video evidence contradicts that.
—Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The curves suggest a much plusher seat, and the negative space detail through the base give the lounge chair a buoyancy that contradicts its material.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
Philip Brittan, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
This decision contradicts scientific evidence and ignores the reality that women — particularly Black women — bear a disproportionate burden of obesity and its complications.
—Latisa S Carson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Worse, the Administration’s account directly contradicts a Supreme Court decision.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Nam said the chat log evidence contradicts that.
—Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 12 May 2026
But the search data strongly contradicts the idea that human beings are only interested in looking after themselves.
—Simon Rogers, CNBC, 6 May 2026
In an oppositional reading of a media text, the audience comprehends that the message conflicts with or contradicts their personal experiences of society.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
Police said Tate admitted minimal involvement in that robbery, but video evidence contradicts that.
—Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The curves suggest a much plusher seat, and the negative space detail through the base give the lounge chair a buoyancy that contradicts its material.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradicts
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There is extensive evidence — including Slack and WhatsApp messages, company documents, and witness testimony — that unequivocally refutes her claims.—
Stacy Perman,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The woman vehemently refutes those claims to ABC News, and claims Aaron knew about her personal history, including marital status.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Swalwell denies the allegations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Iran denies ever withdrawing from the Venice Biennale, and the Somalia Pavilion sparks controversy.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
13 May 2026
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In many ways, the collection rejects the rigidity that has long defined traditional menswear, prioritizing emotional connection and ease over overt trend cycles or hyper-masculine dressing.—
Karin Eldor,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The island's ruling party rejects that claim.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Contradicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradicts. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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