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as in denied
to declare not to be true
while he was publicly refuting rumors of a merger, behind the scenes the CEO was working to effect that very outcome
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as in discredited
to prove to be false
the victories of African-American athlete Jesse Owens in the 1936 Olympics effectively refuted the racial views of the Nazis
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Recent Examples of refuted
But the Biden administration has refuted the claims from the energy industry and states.
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
The Chinese government has refuted the claims as lies and defended its practice and policy in Xinjiang as fighting terror and ensuring stability.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
The former president has also stated that Americans broadly support the issue being decided by the states, which is decisively refuted by all reliable public polling.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
All of it refuted the friend’s opinion.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
Israel has repeatedly refuted accusations of genocide in Gaza.
—Aurora Almendral, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2024
Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
The Chinese government has refuted the claims as lies and defended its practice and policy in Xinjiang as fighting terror and ensuring stability.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
The former president has also stated that Americans broadly support the issue being decided by the states, which is decisively refuted by all reliable public polling.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
All of it refuted the friend’s opinion.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
Israel has repeatedly refuted accusations of genocide in Gaza.
—Aurora Almendral, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refuted
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The move comes after a Benton County circuit judge denied a preliminary injunction last month in Highfill’s lawsuit attempting to stop the airport from deannexing from the city.Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024
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Some Zionists have denied the existence of a Palestinian people and the right to self-determination of Palestinians.Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
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His past claims about being in Hong Kong during the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests came into question after media reporting contradicted his timeline.Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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The Journal Sentinel analysis showed that in many cases, insurance companies hired physicians to review a claimant's medical file and come to a conclusion about their condition — conclusions that often contradicted a claimant's own team of specialists.Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
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From a relationship standpoint, Financial Services marketers will be challenged to build trust with younger buyers according to the panelists.Stephen Diorio, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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As the job market and our workplace rapidly evolve, driven by technological advancement, employees are challenged significantly by a shift in roles and responsibilities.Santhosh Vijayabaskar, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Smith has previously discussed the connection between the song and Trey, including in his 31st birthday tribute to his son on Instagram in November 2023.Jenny Haward, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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During the session, the filmmaker also discussed inspirations for the movie and specific characters.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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The couple filed a deed for the property in June 2024, which 594 Mapleton LLC claims is falsified.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024
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The new indictment includes additional allegations about how the former officers allegedly falsified the affidavit for the search warrant.CBS News, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
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Rutherford County in western North Carolina this week debunked two false rumors spreading in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.Brie Stimson, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Lead Stories and PolitiFact also debunked the claim.Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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The elements of my performance that have been questioned are quite clearly a statement in opposition to fascism, injustice, and bigotry in all its forms.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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Defense attorneys questioned whether the officers were properly trained.CBS News, CBS News, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Refuted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refuted. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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