1
as in to reject
to be unwilling to grant
the committee disapproved the proposal to allow casino gambling in the state
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2
as in to refuse
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
disapproved the first set of blueprints submitted by the firm
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Recent Examples of disapprove
Trump remains deeply unpopular in California; the poll released Thursday showed 69% of voters disapprove of the president’s performance while 29% approve.
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Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Ahead of the final season, the Game of Thrones cast gathered to read through the series' last episodes, and some actors appeared either distraught or disapproving of how things ended.
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Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
The adviser recommended investment sales that resulted in a $50,000 capital gain tax bill, and their accountant disapproved.
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Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
Some 60% of Americans disapprove of his handling of the presidency, versus 37% who approve, according to polling aggregator Strength in Numbers.
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Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for disapprove
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Ahead of the final season, the Game of Thrones cast gathered to read through the series' last episodes, and some actors appeared either distraught or disapproving of how things ended.
—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
The adviser recommended investment sales that resulted in a $50,000 capital gain tax bill, and their accountant disapproved.
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Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
Some 60% of Americans disapprove of his handling of the presidency, versus 37% who approve, according to polling aggregator Strength in Numbers.
—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disapprove
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Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez rejected those motions.
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Goldman has drawn criticism for refusing to reject support from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, the pro-Israel lobbying group.
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While prosecution witnesses have refused to delineate between the Lachman and Palisades blazes, Haney has repeatedly described them as two distinct incidents that ignited days apart.
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After a May debate, Smullen refused to shake his opponent's hand.
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Beijing broadly denies providing weapons to countries in conflict.
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Achraf Hakimi, Morocco’s superstar captain, was denied by Gunn after receiving a similar entry pass from Diaz, then zipped a shot from outside the box straight at the Scotland keeper.
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In 2023, the year after five Tampa Bay Rays players declined to wear rainbow logos for Pride Night, Manfred said the league would no longer compel players to do so.
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Factors such as declining birth rates and families moving out of the city are contributing to declining enrollment at Denver Public Schools.
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“Disapprove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disapprove. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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