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
Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The persistence of this magnitude of team-level failure seeps into leaguewide impressions of veteran Canucks players, limiting their exchange value, or, in the case of players that are in their late 20s or early 30s and signed to long-term contracts, negating it entirely.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Another reason is that in many European leagues, a large share of broadcasting revenue comes from viewers’ pay-TV subscriptions, negating some of the incentives behind sweeping ad rollouts.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
In some cases, taking out a personal loan for debt consolidation could even result in a higher rate than your credit cards, completely negating the benefits.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
In most cases, those drivers’ work authorizations had been extended and updated, negating any conflict.
—Sara Dinatale, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026
The Galaxy nearly had a first-half breakthrough on Gabriel Pec’s finish in the 34th minute on Wednesday, but in the build-up Joseph Paintsil was ruled to have been in an offside position, negating the goal.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
The motion was approved without opposition, negating the need for a formal vote.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Should District 60 choose to finance long-term projects by selling bonds, Hennessy said $14,000 a year will retire a $130 million bond issue in 20 years, negating the need for a referendum.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
Voters in the state approved the measure in November, and the state created five Democratic-leaning districts, essentially negating Texas’ move.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The persistence of this magnitude of team-level failure seeps into leaguewide impressions of veteran Canucks players, limiting their exchange value, or, in the case of players that are in their late 20s or early 30s and signed to long-term contracts, negating it entirely.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Another reason is that in many European leagues, a large share of broadcasting revenue comes from viewers’ pay-TV subscriptions, negating some of the incentives behind sweeping ad rollouts.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
In some cases, taking out a personal loan for debt consolidation could even result in a higher rate than your credit cards, completely negating the benefits.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
In most cases, those drivers’ work authorizations had been extended and updated, negating any conflict.
—Sara Dinatale, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026
The Galaxy nearly had a first-half breakthrough on Gabriel Pec’s finish in the 34th minute on Wednesday, but in the build-up Joseph Paintsil was ruled to have been in an offside position, negating the goal.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
The motion was approved without opposition, negating the need for a formal vote.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Should District 60 choose to finance long-term projects by selling bonds, Hennessy said $14,000 a year will retire a $130 million bond issue in 20 years, negating the need for a referendum.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negating
Verb
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Insurance kept denying me anyway.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Chawinga is known for her help-defense — denying passes to players in those spaces, or even closing down the player sending in such crosses.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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The clock ran out on a bill aimed at moving Georgia to a new time zone, ending supporters’ hopes of abolishing the chore of changing the clocks twice per year.—
Caleb Groves,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The National Women’s Soccer League announced a new CBA in the summer of 2024 that included giving players agency on where they are traded and abolishing expansion and collegiate drafts.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Brian Winter,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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Baking Soda As an alkaline compound, baking soda is skilled at neutralizing odors.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
12 Dec. 2025
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Late in the evening, the sheriff's office posted that no injuries or deaths had been reported from the storm, refuting social media rumors.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2026
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But the company is refuting the claims.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The president has gone so far as repealing a longtime scientific finding that climate change endangers public health and the environment.—
Matthew Daly,
San Antonio Express-News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Johnson, of the American Cancer Society, pushed back on arguments that repealing the program would save the state money.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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The same year, an appeals court said a lawsuit against Snapchat over a speed filter feature involved in deadly car crashes could proceed, rejecting the company's argument that the case should be thrown out on Section 230 grounds.—
Shannon Bond,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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Union leaders said negotiations have stalled for months, and are accusing BP of rejecting their proposals on jobs, pay, and safety.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Indigo is one of a handful of airlines that are rerouting and canceling flights to avoid Pakistan’s airspace.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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Soundcore Earbuds Deal The Soundcore P31i earbuds pack flagship technology into a pocket-sized design, featuring adaptive noise cancelling that can silence up to 52dB of external roar.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Heat’s chances of avoiding the NBA’s play-in tournament are now very slim.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The loss was Orlando’s eighth in the past 10 games as the team continues to trend the opposite direction of avoiding the Play-In Tournament.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Negating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negating. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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