as in dismissing
to reject by or as if by a vote
he was disappointed to learn that he had been blackballed by the fraternity
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Recent Examples of blackballing
Last week, Google made sweepstakes ineligible for advertising certification, effectively blackballing them.
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2025
In the past, the Young Money rapper has accused Roc Nation of blackballing her and also owing her $200 million.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2025
In the past, the Young Money rapper has accused Roc Nation of blackballing her and also owing her $200 million.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blackballing
Verb
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While skepticism toward artificial intelligence is understandable, dismissing AI as inherently harmful overlooks both history and reality.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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If doubts appear from seemingly nowhere, make a point of uncovering their roots before dismissing them.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, in recent years, health care professionals say more parents are refusing vitamin K shots for their newborns.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
23 Jan. 2026
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In the Cooper case, the university did the right thing by refusing to honor the demands of powerful legislators.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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Trump has warned against killing protesters and had repeatedly threatened to intervene if Tehran does not change course.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Many did not experience concentration camps but were forced to flee villages and towns as Nazi forces advanced, destroying homes and killing millions.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In 2001, Ryan made the surprise move of vetoing legislation that aimed to guarantee motorcyclists the right to use hotels, restaurants and stores.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The governor has walked a tightrope on the AI question, vetoing a bill last year that would have put strict limits on how AI chatbots can interact with children, and approving a much narrower proposal.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Blackballing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blackballing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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