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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abstained
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It was flatly refused by the Newsom administration.
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When Randazzo refused, Holston shot him in the back of the head.
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The Yolo County Board of Supervisors rejected those findings.
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In May, the EEOC filed a discrimination lawsuit against the New York Times alleging discrimination against a white male employee, which the Times has rejected as politically motivated.
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The Queen of Pop is just one of the names on our list of actors who surprisingly turned down roles in movies that became huge franchises.
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That’s why, in recent years, Green turned down opportunities to interview for managerial openings in other organizations.
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Like Camilla, Princess Kate reportedly hesitated to take the Princess of Wales title following Queen Elizabeth’s death because of its longtime association with Diana.
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Keep in mind, Andy, Woody’s first and beloved owner, wanted to keep Woody with him, even in college, and hesitated for a moment before giving him up to Bonnie in Toy Story 3.
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Assad lied and temporized, the official said.
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“Abstained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abstained. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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