as in nullifying
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1
as in denying
to declare not to be true
this evidence negates his claim that he was not at the scene of the crime
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2
as in abolishing
to put an end to by formal action
Prohibition was established by the 18th amendment to the U.S. Constitution, only to be negated by the 21st amendment 13 years later
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as in discrediting
to think not to be true or real
you simply can't negate your feelings for someone, even if they don't feel the same way about you
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Recent Examples of negating
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Many companies are concerned about the high upfront-costs only to have people discontinue the drugs, negating the long-term benefits, said Ben Barner, clinical pharmacy leader at insurance brokerage Brown & Brown.
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Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Early videos from Hezbollah drones showcased the poor quality of its operators, with the weapons often missing, hitting unimportant targets, or hitting well-armored sections of armored fighting vehicles, thereby negating their effectiveness.
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Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2026
Republicans changed federal law to require an equal tax on private and public health insurance plans, negating a roundabout way California had used a tax on Medi-Cal plans to get more money from the federal government.
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Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
All the game pieces in White Chess Set (1966), for instance, are the same color, leading players to confuse whose are whose—and negating the possibility of war.
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Julie L. Belcove,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
Similar to how van Gisbergen debuted on a brand-new NASCAR circuit, thereby negating some of the disadvantages that come with racing in a series for the first time, Magnussen will have the same opportunity at San Diego.
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Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Building on prior appellate rulings, the court of appeal held SCPMG did not have the burden of negating any possibility Doremus may have been engaged in work tasks at the time of the accident.
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Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
In the fourth, Rivero was called for catcher’s interference, negating what would have been an inning-ending double play.
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Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Instead, the space agency is planning a mission to rescue the telescope and extend its mission for several more years – negating the need to spend more money to replace the observatory, NASA said in a press release.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Many companies are concerned about the high upfront-costs only to have people discontinue the drugs, negating the long-term benefits, said Ben Barner, clinical pharmacy leader at insurance brokerage Brown & Brown.
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Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Early videos from Hezbollah drones showcased the poor quality of its operators, with the weapons often missing, hitting unimportant targets, or hitting well-armored sections of armored fighting vehicles, thereby negating their effectiveness.
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Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2026
Republicans changed federal law to require an equal tax on private and public health insurance plans, negating a roundabout way California had used a tax on Medi-Cal plans to get more money from the federal government.
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Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
All the game pieces in White Chess Set (1966), for instance, are the same color, leading players to confuse whose are whose—and negating the possibility of war.
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Julie L. Belcove,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
Similar to how van Gisbergen debuted on a brand-new NASCAR circuit, thereby negating some of the disadvantages that come with racing in a series for the first time, Magnussen will have the same opportunity at San Diego.
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Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Building on prior appellate rulings, the court of appeal held SCPMG did not have the burden of negating any possibility Doremus may have been engaged in work tasks at the time of the accident.
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Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
In the fourth, Rivero was called for catcher’s interference, negating what would have been an inning-ending double play.
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Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negating
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But that valve is clogged up, and so there is no way to get the neutralizing agent inside the tank.
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By partly neutralizing criticism that its leaders are elitist or antidemocratic, the right has been able to focus on issues that play to its strengths.
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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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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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Among the subjects Avila Chevalier says Democrats should focus on are affordability, federal budgets focused on aiding working people, and a more just immigration system — including abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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Avila Chevalier survived a deluge of attacks for previous social media posts that called for abolishing the police and prisons.
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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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In one significant policy shift, Lewis George campaigned on repealing former Metropolitan Police Department chief Pamela Smith’s executive order directing her officers to cooperate with federal immigration authorities for individuals not in police custody.
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Council members narrowly passed the ordinance repealing the ban by a 7-5 vote, with some voting against the measure as a form of protest.
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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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What to pack and how to prepare Kids’ ears are more sensitive than adults’, so bring kid-sized earplugs or noise-canceling headphones.
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In 2024, Joe Biden sailed to the Democratic presidential nomination after a primary process that was little more than a formality, with the Florida Democratic Party even cancelling its primary in March to anoint Biden.
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While technical expertise is crucial, successfully landing remote AI jobs also requires strategic searching, understanding employer terminology, and avoiding scams.
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Petrakakos said arrangements around possible tolls or coordination with Iran remain largely ad hoc, with most shipping companies avoiding direct engagement because of sanctions risk.
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“Negating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negating. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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