1
as in to deny
to refuse to acknowledge as one's own or as one's responsibility
the prisoner disclaimed any part in the prank
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2
as in to refute
to declare not to be true
her spokesperson flatly disclaimed the marriage rumor circulating in the press
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Recent Examples of disclaim
Notably, however, the judge disclaimed authority to examine the truth of Mr. Trump’s underlying statements, including his assertion that Tren de Aragua is controlled by the Venezuelan government — a claim that U.S. intelligence agencies disagree with.
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Alan Feuer, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Today, both the United States and the El Salvadoran governments disclaim any authority and/or responsibility to return Abrego Garcia.
—Time Staff, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
Smith denied any wrongdoing as part of the settlement terms and the settlement was entered with all parties specifically disclaiming any liability.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The lawsuit against Tiffany was settled in October 2024 with a $1.85 million payout that was entered with all parties specifically disclaiming any liability.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Alan Feuer, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Today, both the United States and the El Salvadoran governments disclaim any authority and/or responsibility to return Abrego Garcia.
—Time Staff, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
Smith denied any wrongdoing as part of the settlement terms and the settlement was entered with all parties specifically disclaiming any liability.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The lawsuit against Tiffany was settled in October 2024 with a $1.85 million payout that was entered with all parties specifically disclaiming any liability.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disclaim
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New York has been denied permission to speak with multiple sitting head coaches, including Jason Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks, who used to coach Jalen Brunson.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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In an interview with Fox News on Sunday, Netanyahu declined to confirm or deny the proposal.—
Time,
Time,
16 June 2025
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Security camera footage, however, refuted his story, according to the court documents.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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Yet a source close to the contract negotiations, who requested anonymity to discuss a sensitive topic, refuted that claim.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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The second doctor refused to admit her so more tests could be done.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
13 June 2025
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The Mullahs in Tehran refused to dismantle their nuclear program.—
Anna Commander
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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But judges reviewing other eligibility cases have rejected this interpretation as construing Alston beyond its actual words.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2025
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The Dolphins have maintained contact with veteran free agent cornerback Rasul Douglas, who rejected a Miami offer earlier this month.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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“Disclaim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disclaim. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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