blackballs 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of blackball
as in dismisses
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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blackballs

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noun

plural of blackball

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Verb
  • De Borbon dismisses the accusations as coming from a small group of disgruntled owners.
    Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026
  • Bisignano dismisses the criticism.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • DeSantis’ vetoes carved roughly $800 million from the $115 billion state budget the Legislature passed in May, including 140 projects requested by Miami-Dade lawmakers that are worth nearly $88 million, according to a Miami Herald analysis.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
  • One of his biggest vetoes slashed more more than $225 million for new housing and maintenance of existing facilities requested by the Department of Corrections.
    Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • After eight episodes, six banishments (both failed and successful), and one controversial blue sweater, Colton Underwood was officially murdered on The Traitors, thus ending the time of one of Season 4’s most controversial contestants.
    Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Underwood has been one of the most vocal Faithfuls this season and has led the charge on a number of misguided Faithful banishments, giving Rinna some room to maneuver out from under his argument.
    Megan McCluskey, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Like many of the people camped outside their families’ homes in Venezuela, Mendoza refuses to believe they are gone until the last moment possible.
    Isa Soares, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • The result is heat that builds, amplifies and refuses to break, often setting records on the way.
    Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • What are the cons of investing in gold?
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 24 June 2026
  • Read this for details of how to download and read on for the pros and cons of installing the new software now.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • That led to a number of dismissals, including coach Massimiliano Allegri.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 June 2026
  • What is particularly concerning about these firings is the effect the dismissals will have on the officer ranks.
    William H. McRaven, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, heatstroke kills around 40 kids in cars every year.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Aemond kills the old man anyway, and then kills his sons, though not before being stabbed in the back himself.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Springtown takes edge in 7-4A race, downs Decatur Springtown got the inside track on the District 7-4A championship after beating Decatur 4-2 in 8 innings on Monday night at Decatur High School.
    Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Greene downs it, throws the kid his jersey, smiles, and all is right with the world.
    Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Blackballs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blackballs. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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