1
as in refuting
to declare not to be true
the congressman denied all charges of wrongdoing
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as in refusing
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 rejecting
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 denying
But there’s no denying McIlroy was looking sleek with his Masters jacket, which was accompanied by a white shirt and green tie to match.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Responsible leadership means proactively preparing the enterprise workforce for this imminent organizational down-sizing and structural workplace transition rather than denying its clear historical inevitability.
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Barney Krishnan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Additionally, last week, Whitmer appealed a Federal Emergency Management Agency decision denying federal funding for those suffering uninsured or underinsured losses following the deadly tornadoes that hit southwestern Michigan on March 6.
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Christina Zhang,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Later on July 1, McGraw spoke out in another statement on her Instagram Stories, denying that her departure from the show had to do with legal matters.
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Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Madison Square Garden executive chairman James Dolan has stayed mostly mum, neither confirming nor denying the wedding, during a WFAN interview.
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Bryan West,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Tribalists and traditionalists have controlled the terms of the battle, one by simplifying, the other by denying, the way privilege has shaped our compound selves.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
In an order denying the union’s request for an injunction, Alameda County Superior Court Judge Rebekah Evenson found that state agencies’ telework policies are not subject to the state’s landmark environmental law, known as CEQA.
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William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Resident cites road, school crowding concerns Resident Kacey Pope urged the board to recommend denying the rezonings, and no residents spoke in favor of the projects.
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Joe Marusak
june 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Responsible leadership means proactively preparing the enterprise workforce for this imminent organizational down-sizing and structural workplace transition rather than denying its clear historical inevitability.
—
Barney Krishnan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Additionally, last week, Whitmer appealed a Federal Emergency Management Agency decision denying federal funding for those suffering uninsured or underinsured losses following the deadly tornadoes that hit southwestern Michigan on March 6.
—
Christina Zhang,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Later on July 1, McGraw spoke out in another statement on her Instagram Stories, denying that her departure from the show had to do with legal matters.
—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Madison Square Garden executive chairman James Dolan has stayed mostly mum, neither confirming nor denying the wedding, during a WFAN interview.
—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Tribalists and traditionalists have controlled the terms of the battle, one by simplifying, the other by denying, the way privilege has shaped our compound selves.
—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
In an order denying the union’s request for an injunction, Alameda County Superior Court Judge Rebekah Evenson found that state agencies’ telework policies are not subject to the state’s landmark environmental law, known as CEQA.
—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Resident cites road, school crowding concerns Resident Kacey Pope urged the board to recommend denying the rezonings, and no residents spoke in favor of the projects.
—
Joe Marusak
june 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denying
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The Whitney Houston estate is refuting Oprah Winfrey recalling that the late singer was high and fell off the stage during an appearance on her talk show.
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Two other retired judges later published their own piece refuting Gilliard’s contention.
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The lawsuit states that Kuka has singlehandedly caused irreparable harm to Boca View by refusing to abide by Florida law and the association’s own bylaws in order to further her self-serving agenda.
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While his blunt and disruptive approach can alienate others, the character illustrates that disruptive leaders often accelerate innovation by asking questions and refusing to accept the status quo.
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As with any tax relief company, there are complaints about the IRS rejecting a settlement or the company not getting enough relief.
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Florida leads the nation with 375 active 287(g) agreements, and Attorney General James Uthmeier has previously threatened officials in Fort Myers and Key West with removal from office for rejecting such deals.
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Over the same period, entry-level head count at the high-intensity firms rose 12%, contradicting predictions and fears that young or inexperienced workers would be most at risk of losing their jobs to AI.
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This morning, the sun in Cancer will form a contradicting alignment with Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, creating a subtle but consistent undercurrent that something needs to change.
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After years of declining sales, American Girl dolls are seeing a resurgence.
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The state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025.
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The Washington County Board on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution disavowing the past practice of racial covenants and informing the public of their existence in the county.
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There was an answer to that when Clivillés posted upset messages Thursday, disavowing Williams and showing some clear resentment there.
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Acknowledging and even criticizing our mistakes of the past doesn’t cheapen one’s love for the United States.
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The movie continues its tradition of addressing social issues, this time focusing on human equality and colonial looting, with pointed dialogue criticizing the British Empire.
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In September 2025, it was revealed that Ferguson sent an email to Epstein apologizing for publicly disowning him in a March 2011 interview with the Evening Standard.
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The pastor approaches the line without fully disenchanting; a magician drawing attention to the trick without disowning its power.
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“Denying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denying. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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