as in rejected
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as in denied
to be unwilling to grant
the committee disapproved the proposal to allow casino gambling in the state
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as in refused
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 disapproved
Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The poll found 62% disapproved.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Some 61% disapproved of the strikes, compared to 59% last week.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Kay’s niece, Lucy (Ariana DeBose), turns her back on her aunt after Kay disapproved of the way Lucy was grieving the death of her wife Janet (Janet Montgomery) with an AI bot.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Israel's war in Gaza was widely disapproved of by the French population, and the current war in Iran doesn't seem any more popular.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Among Democrats 92% disapproved, including 88% who strongly disapproved.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
In April 2025, Trump’s approval rating in the UMass poll stood at 44 percent, while 51 percent disapproved of him at the time.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The poll found 62% disapproved.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Some 61% disapproved of the strikes, compared to 59% last week.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Kay’s niece, Lucy (Ariana DeBose), turns her back on her aunt after Kay disapproved of the way Lucy was grieving the death of her wife Janet (Janet Montgomery) with an AI bot.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Israel's war in Gaza was widely disapproved of by the French population, and the current war in Iran doesn't seem any more popular.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Among Democrats 92% disapproved, including 88% who strongly disapproved.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disapproved
Verb
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Orbán rejected the accusations and denounced them as interference in Hungary’s sovereignty.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Richie said the company rejected the settlement demand and argued the state's workers' compensation program is the exclusive remedy for any injury in the workplace.—
Nicole Valdes,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The county, however, refused to comply with the order to close in that case and has continued operating Los Padrinos in defiance.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Police attempted to stop the vehicle, but the suspect refused, prompting a police chase.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If a parent applies for a Parent PLUS Loan and is denied, the student may automatically qualify for additional federal aid, up to $4,000 for underclassmen and $5,000 for upperclassmen.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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On April 9, he was denied bail.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In an email, Gardner declined to comment on the specifics of the situation.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The prosecutor declined to comment further to AP pending further investigation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There is less passion and vibrancy to the show, even at its most objectionable moments.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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In a letter obtained by CNBC, the league outlines examples of event contracts that could be easily manipulable by a single person, inherently objectionable, related to officiating and knowable in advance — and asks that operators refrain from offering such trades.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Leaving Polis off the guest list of a recent governors’ dinner at the White House was the latest slap in the face of many that include rescinded federal grants, a vetoed water bill, rejected disaster fund requests, and the loss of two federal agencies.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Transparency instead of testing Where the vetoed SB 1047 would have mandated safety testing and kill switches for AI systems, the new law focuses on disclosure.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Outdoor burning is discouraged.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Camping in an open setting during a thunderstorm is strongly discouraged.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Unless the seeds were stored in a damp or otherwise unsuitable location, seed germination rates don’t decline all at once.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2026
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Corn is an unsuitable companion plant for peppers due to its towering size.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Disapproved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disapproved. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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