1
as in refusals
an unwillingness to grant something asked for
the taxpayer was notified of the disallowance of his claim for medical expenses
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2
as in denials
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement
a categorical disallowance of all charges
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Recent Examples of disallowances
Until processes are fully aligned for all claim disallowances, taxpayers must remain vigilant.
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Medora Lee, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disallowances
Noun
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The performance lives in tiny hesitations, fleeting glances and emotional refusals.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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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
Noun
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Too many Californians face denials, excessive prior authorization requirements, or complete lack of coverage for these treatments.—
Karen R. Studer,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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Republicans suspect Bankhead will essentially cede the race to Bodnar (despite her denials), which would make the general election more competitive.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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For the next two years, Adamson and Watson struggled through label rejections, an aborted stint opening for Alice Cooper with a mediocre backing band, and some uneven sessions with Roxy Music producer Chris Thomas.—
Ethan Beck,
Pitchfork,
30 May 2026
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Jerry Mix, the investor who said yes after 73 rejections, believed in physical products and a long time horizon.—
Esha Chhabra,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Disallowances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disallowances. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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