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as in refusals
an unwillingness to grant something asked for
our supervisor's denial of unpaid personal leave got mixed reactions from the staff
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as in rejections
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement
the senator issued a flat denial of the accusation against her
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Recent Examples of denials
The investigation’s findings point to slow and inadequate investigations, underpayments of claims, multiple adjusters causing confusion and smoke damage claims receiving denials and delays.
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Amancai Biraben, Daily News, 4 May 2026
The legal filing also faults the company’s handling of smoke damage claims, including denials of payments for hygienic testing.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The appeal process overturns denials at meaningful rates when patients push back.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Muni Health’s 2026 guide reports more than 50% of denials are overturned at the peer-to-peer review stage, where your ordering physician speaks directly with the insurer’s medical director.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
The report also criticized denials in federal agencies for Christians seeking exemptions from such things as COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Commonly, denials of initial applications are based on a lack of ongoing medical treatment or not following medical advice, which is a greater challenge for those with mental illnesses than those with physical illnesses.
—Jeffrey Freedman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
After nearly 12 hours of questioning, his denials changed.
—Mary Murphy, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Poor credit history accounts for nearly half of loan denials for purchase mortgages under $100,000, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Amancai Biraben, Daily News, 4 May 2026
The legal filing also faults the company’s handling of smoke damage claims, including denials of payments for hygienic testing.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The appeal process overturns denials at meaningful rates when patients push back.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Muni Health’s 2026 guide reports more than 50% of denials are overturned at the peer-to-peer review stage, where your ordering physician speaks directly with the insurer’s medical director.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
The report also criticized denials in federal agencies for Christians seeking exemptions from such things as COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Commonly, denials of initial applications are based on a lack of ongoing medical treatment or not following medical advice, which is a greater challenge for those with mental illnesses than those with physical illnesses.
—Jeffrey Freedman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
After nearly 12 hours of questioning, his denials changed.
—Mary Murphy, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Poor credit history accounts for nearly half of loan denials for purchase mortgages under $100,000, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denials
Noun
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Judge Panici, visibly frustrated with Talley’s refusals to answer his questions, ordered Talley held in custody until then.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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After three years of refusals, Kalshi finally sued the regulatory agency and won — just in time for the 2024 presidential election.—
Kelli María Korducki,
thehustle.co,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bezos recounted getting several rejections and some investors.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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The attorneys claim the CSC’s approach has led to unwarranted delays and unauthorized rejections.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The post marks a significant shift from the President’s past disavowals of the unpopular right-wing policy blueprint, which was created by conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation ahead of the 2024 election.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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But the new wave of disavowals represents the latest sign that the conflict, which has killed thousands of Palestinians, has become polarizing within the mainstream of the party.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Decadence luxuriates in contradictions.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Esther’s complexity comes alive in her contradictions, underlining Gray’s thesis that good intentions can manifest in human ugliness.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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“Denials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denials. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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