1
as in to reject
to be unwilling to grant
the committee disapproved the proposal to allow casino gambling in the state
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as in to refuse
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
disapproved the first set of blueprints submitted by the firm
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Recent Examples of disapprove
As of late May, 69% of Californians disapproved of the president’s performance.
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Haley Parsley
june 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Trump remains deeply unpopular in California; the poll released Thursday showed 69% of voters disapprove of the president’s performance while 29% approve.
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Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Ahead of the final season, the Game of Thrones cast gathered to read through the series' last episodes, and some actors appeared either distraught or disapproving of how things ended.
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Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
The adviser recommended investment sales that resulted in a $50,000 capital gain tax bill, and their accountant disapproved.
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Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Haley Parsley
june 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Trump remains deeply unpopular in California; the poll released Thursday showed 69% of voters disapprove of the president’s performance while 29% approve.
—
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Ahead of the final season, the Game of Thrones cast gathered to read through the series' last episodes, and some actors appeared either distraught or disapproving of how things ended.
—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
The adviser recommended investment sales that resulted in a $50,000 capital gain tax bill, and their accountant disapproved.
—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disapprove
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Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez rejected those motions.
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Goldman has drawn criticism for refusing to reject support from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, the pro-Israel lobbying group.
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While prosecution witnesses have refused to delineate between the Lachman and Palisades blazes, Haney has repeatedly described them as two distinct incidents that ignited days apart.
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After a May debate, Smullen refused to shake his opponent's hand.
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That agreement set a 60-day period for negotiations on key issues, including the future of Tehran’s nuclear program amid concerns that Iran wants to use it for military purposes, a claim the country denies.
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Pitt's request for possible sanctions, or monetary fines, in the legal proceeding was denied, per court documents.
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With only a week of freedom under his belt, Cribbs said Powell is declining interviews for now, reentering the world with some trepidation.
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The Padres declined comment for this column.
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“Disapprove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disapprove. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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