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
Andrew Hanna, Time, 13 Apr. 2025
The veto by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, a Democrat, comes at a moment when critics of adding fluoride to the water supply have a newly powerful ally: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s health secretary, who this week called for states to ban fluoride in drinking water.
—Emily Cochrane, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
This week, Hobbs has vetoed over a dozen pieces of legislation sent to her office.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
But the refusal of Russia and China to get on board—alongside the Kremlin’s veto last year of the first ever U.N. Security Council resolution on outer space, which condemned the placing of weapons of mass destruction in orbit—are a sure as sign as any that a new approach is needed.
—Andrew Hanna, Time, 13 Apr. 2025
The veto by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, a Democrat, comes at a moment when critics of adding fluoride to the water supply have a newly powerful ally: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s health secretary, who this week called for states to ban fluoride in drinking water.
—Emily Cochrane, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
The White House said Monday that Trump would veto a Senate bill that would mandate congressional approval for new tariffs, a bet that the critical mass of Republican lawmakers will loyally back his taxes on imports despite the economic and political chaos being created.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
This week, Hobbs has vetoed over a dozen pieces of legislation sent to her office.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veto
Noun
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The administration argues the ban is necessary for military readiness, while challengers say four years of open service under the Biden administration produced no evidence of harm.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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Trades like those are not surprising to lawmakers advocating for the ban.—
Deirdre Walsh,
NPR,
2 May 2025
Verb
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The charge was dismissed after Baldwin's attorneys alleged prosecutors had withheld evidence.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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With punching bags Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle in the frontcourt, the Wolves were dismissed as legitimate opponents for the mighty purple and gold.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Trump retaliated by announcing punishing tariffs and a sweeping prohibition on U.S. visas for Colombian officials.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
8 May 2025
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Like DeSantis, state legislators in support of the prohibition called it a matter of personal choice and pointed out that most toothpastes and many mouthwashes contain fluoride.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2025
Verb
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Gangs in Haiti killed at least 5,600 people last year, according to a new United Nations report.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Outdoors Summer Camp in Chatham Two 7-year-olds, an 8-year-old and an 18-year-old died in the crash, the Sangamon County Coroner's Office said The four victims killed after a vehicle crashed into their after-school camp in Illinois have been identified by authorities.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Both have also been vocally critical of giving more military and financial assistance to Ukraine and have previously threatened refused to back the EU’s regular extensions of sanctions against Russia.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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When one player refused and wanted to take a photo of the statement, the player was allegedly denied a chance and warned ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi would find out about his response.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2025
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“Veto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veto. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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