as in ban
an order that something not be done or used
management's veto of our suggestion about allowing casual dress on Fridays
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as in to dismiss
to reject by or as if by a vote
my husband quickly vetoed my suggestion that we adopt the stray dog
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Recent Examples of veto
Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2025
If another vote is called on the advisory council, a minimum favorable vote of 5-2 can override the mayor’s veto.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
Hugh Bailey, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2025
The only other state that gives its governor the power to veto parole grants is Oklahoma, according to the American Civil Liberties Union.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The golden share allows the Trump administration to influence the makeup of the company's board and assert veto power over a host of major decisions, though the White House does not retain a financial stake in the firm.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2025
If another vote is called on the advisory council, a minimum favorable vote of 5-2 can override the mayor’s veto.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
Verb
Unfortunately, that bill was vetoed, and the future of housing reform is very much in question.
—Hugh Bailey, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2025
The only other state that gives its governor the power to veto parole grants is Oklahoma, according to the American Civil Liberties Union.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veto
Noun
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The school won an appeal to the FHSAA infraction appeals committee and Conaway, who was serving a one-year ban on coaching in games, had that penalty shortened to six games.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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In 2023, a federal judge in the Western District of Oklahoma also struck down the long-standing federal ban on marijuana users possessing firearms, calling the prohibition unconstitutional.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Thailand's Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office on Friday for an ethics violation after only a year in power, dealing another crushing blow to the Shinawatra political dynasty that could usher in a new period of turmoil.—
Panarat Thepgumpanat,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Trump alleged that Cook committed mortgage fraud, but the lawsuit argues that doesn’t give him cause to dismiss her, in part because the accusations are unproven.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The judgment that New York Attorney General Letitia James obtained against Trump clearly violated the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition against excessive fines, so the New York appeals court held.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Aug. 2025
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Some members of the panel said that the penalty violated the U.S. Constitution's prohibition on excessive fines.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The other two students who were killed were Mogen’s childhood best friend Kaylee Goncalves and Chapin’s girlfriend, Xana Kernodle.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Aug. 2025
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The shooting killed two children and injured more than a dozen people.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
29 Aug. 2025
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The spokesperson refused to comment on whether the ministry believes Nagovitsyna is still alive.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
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Since Netflix — which has a turbulent relationship with exhibitors — refuses to report box offices, no one will ever know the actual number.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Veto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veto. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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