ABSTAINED Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

abstained

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past tense of abstain

as in refused

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That individual, who is a club employee, suffered a minor head injury and refused medical attention at the scene, fire officials said.

— Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
The lawyer who represented Reut during his first court hearing no longer represents him and refused to comment to CNN on the case.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

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But others have rejected the idea that the system failed Clancy and have been highly critical of her supporters, including conservative commentators Matt Walsh and Megyn Kelly.

— N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Last year, Manchester United were in discussions with him and made a loan bid in the latter stages of the summer transfer window which was rejected.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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The 6ft 3in (191cm) goalkeeper, who turns 24 this month, had turned down interest from Manchester United to join the Belgian Pro League side, but his age was always going to give more experienced players pause for thought.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Waymos also show promise in reducing carbon emissions and air pollution (the cars are electric), and providing reliable access to people who live in poor neighborhoods (who are routinely turned down by rideshare drivers).

— Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2026

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