1
as in refutes
to declare not to be true
the congressman denied all charges of wrongdoing
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as in refuses
to be unwilling to grant
the director denied access to the top secret files to all but those with a need to know
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as in rejects
to refuse to acknowledge as one's own or as one's responsibility
in a futile attempt to get out of the contract, he even denied his own signature
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Recent Examples of denies
Israel denies any accusations of genocide.
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Max Saltman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
The incursion comes as a UN commission alleged Israel’s war in Gaza constituted genocide, accusations that Israel denies.
—semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Lopez denies the claims against him and has said his efforts to help her business were unrelated to their insurance dispute.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
The President denies making these comments, though audio of his remarks has been published in UK newspapers.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 Sep. 2025
Since then, more than 65,000 Palestinians have been killed in the violence — while countless others have lived in a continued state of hunger and homelessness — and a United Nations commission recently declared that Israel is guilty of genocide, which the country denies.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
Pam initially denies knowing where Marie’s sister, Annabeth, is and says she’s never heard of Odessa.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Trump denies writing the letter.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Cook, who denies any wrongdoing, is he first Black female Fed governor.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Max Saltman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
The incursion comes as a UN commission alleged Israel’s war in Gaza constituted genocide, accusations that Israel denies.
—semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Lopez denies the claims against him and has said his efforts to help her business were unrelated to their insurance dispute.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
The President denies making these comments, though audio of his remarks has been published in UK newspapers.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 Sep. 2025
Since then, more than 65,000 Palestinians have been killed in the violence — while countless others have lived in a continued state of hunger and homelessness — and a United Nations commission recently declared that Israel is guilty of genocide, which the country denies.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
Pam initially denies knowing where Marie’s sister, Annabeth, is and says she’s never heard of Odessa.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Trump denies writing the letter.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Cook, who denies any wrongdoing, is he first Black female Fed governor.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denies
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Ex-contractor likens Gaza aid effort to 'The Hunger Games,' former employer refutes claims One meal a day.—
Gram Slattery,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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However, in a blog on the topic, the NPS refutes the idea that one park is more deadly than any other.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
9 Sep. 2025
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However, instead of caving to the demands of the USFF's powers-that-be, Cam refuses to sacrifice his soul by signing the contract and proceeds to unleash his strength on everyone involved in the demonic proceedings in an ultra-violent massacre.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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Internet users are obsessed with a dog who refuses to get in the bath until her favorite song starts playing, leaving many to laud her high standards.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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His wife approves or rejects the content ideas as well as his daughter, who is a sophomore in high school, but Musselman has no fear of putting himself out there.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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If the court rejects the stipulation, the case could proceed to a full hearing before the Commission.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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What happens when the federal standard contradicts the state one?—
Robert Hoban,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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This contradicts the language Paxton has used when discussing these and other firms.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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If the Supreme Court declines review, Hernandez would face retrial unless prosecutors decide not to pursue the case further.—
Adeola Adeosun
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Times’ proprietor, Patrick Soon-Shiong, now declines to support political candidates, a decision that conflicts with his community’s liberal constituency.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
11 Sep. 2025
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However, what if the board later disavows the director’s action, leaving the director personally exposed to that contract liability?—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris criticizes President Biden's decision to run for re-election.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
14 Sep. 2025
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If your boss criticizes your work, do not argue or retreat.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Denies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denies. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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