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
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Friedkin, who died in 2023 and is seen only in archival interviews, now seems disingenuous in some of his denials that the film was exploitative, especially with regard to the murder that inspired it.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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The survey, which included responses from nearly 4,600 adults ages 19 to 64, looked at both prior authorization denials (before care) and claim denials (after care).—
O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
5 June 2026
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Under former Commissioner Marty Makary, who resigned last month, several initial rejections were issued to companies seeking to market rare disease drugs and gene therapies.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
2 June 2026
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Tuesday's rejections bring Polis' veto total for the year to nine, two shy of his single-year record.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
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“Disallowances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disallowances. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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