negated

past tense of negate
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as in disbelieved
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 negated The success of Ukraine’s drone campaign, too, has negated the need for a costly ground offensive, Major Brovdi argues. Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Aug. 2026 Seminole has a 32-yard interception return for a TD negated due to a holding penalty. Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 Of course, that could be negated if Dalton’s 2026 tape doesn’t improve from Saturday’s debut (when the Eagles did not gain a first down in three drives). Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026 Heck was called for holding on a play that negated a 17-yard run by running back Ollie Gordon II. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 But prosecutors say Davis’ decision to write his book and speak openly about his story in interviews effectively negated the deal, and the judge in his trial agreed to allow the recording to be played to the jury. Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 The Royals had a few chances, but a pair of double plays negated any real scoring threat. Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026 Yes, there was a key penalty that negated what would have been a first down. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 Aug. 2026 San Diego State rookie DJ Herman, who started Friday and is trying to make the team as a fullback, has upside as a lead blocker but committed a holding penalty that negated an 11-yard run by Gordon and also dropped a pass. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negated
Verb
  • The Attorney General’s Office could not be reached for comment on why the grant was denied.
    Jake Ramsey, Oklahoma Watch, 30 Aug. 2026
  • If that application is denied, deportation could be a death sentence.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Norway does not have a coronation for the monarch, as the ceremonies were abolished by parliament in 1908.
    Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Alabama has since abolished judicial override, the practice that allowed judges to order the state to kill a person even though a jury of one’s peers requested otherwise.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Epstein’s young victims were also threatened and followed; they were grilled by his lawyers and disbelieved by prosecutors, who at times treated them like prostitutes, instead of victims.
    Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
  • And a woman can behave perfectly and still be disbelieved.
    Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The State Department has refuted the allegations against Chen.
    Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The State Department has refuted arguments that funding cuts contributed to a slower response to the virus.
    Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • By contrast, Congress repealed federal restrictions and taxes on brewing beer for personal use in 1978.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In 2022, Williams helped lead a group of residents to introduce and pass ballot measures that repealed three of El Dorado Hills’ LLADs.
    Haley Parsley August 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The decision follows a separate antitrust ruling last year, when a judge rejected calls to force Google to divest Chrome.
    MacKenzie Sigalos,Drew Troast, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Newcastle made an offer to Marseille for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in early August, though the 31-year-old rejected the move.
    George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The board was scheduled to vote on the issue Wednesday but canceled the meeting Tuesday afternoon, citing issues unrelated to the bidding allegations.
    Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Flights to vacation destinations were canceled, delayed or rerouted.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Hayden Rucci nullified by a Jordan James’ penalty (cut block).
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Hunter would have amassed more yardage had two good runs not been nullified by penalties.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Negated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negated. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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