1
as in refusal
an unwillingness to grant something asked for
our supervisor's denial of unpaid personal leave got mixed reactions from the staff
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2
as in rejection
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement
the senator issued a flat denial of the accusation against her
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Recent Examples of denial
In April, a state agency charged with reviewing insurance denials upheld her insurer’s decision.
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Lauren Sausser, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025
His health insurer issued four denials this year for a treatment his doctor recommended to destroy a tumor in his liver.
—Lauren Sausser, NBC news, 12 June 2025
However, the Athletic’s James Edwards reported that despite an official denial, the Knicks are not expected to stop pursuing Kidd.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2025
The impact on international travelers varies: tourism, work, and student visa applicants from affected countries may face delays or denials.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 6 June 2025
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Lauren Sausser, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025
His health insurer issued four denials this year for a treatment his doctor recommended to destroy a tumor in his liver.
—Lauren Sausser, NBC news, 12 June 2025
However, the Athletic’s James Edwards reported that despite an official denial, the Knicks are not expected to stop pursuing Kidd.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2025
The impact on international travelers varies: tourism, work, and student visa applicants from affected countries may face delays or denials.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for denial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denial
Noun
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Each witness stated Cassie did not want the police involved, with security corroborating Cassie's refusal to call law enforcement officials.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Tracy Wright , Kirill Clark,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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The following guide is the definitive travel companion for pop culture lovers, adventurers, and anyone who’s ever related to Victoria Ratliff’s (Parker Posey) refusal to live an uncomfortable life.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Trump’s rejection of the proposal was first reported by Reuters.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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Panelists discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran—and the rejection of Trump’s dealmaking efforts.—
The Editors,
The Atlantic,
14 June 2025
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“Denial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denial. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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