1
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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as in rejected
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Recent Examples of disapproved
Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
Despite Martin’s stage presence and star power, producers for the awards show disapproved of the idea, convinced a Latin act singing primarily in Spanish wouldn’t work for the show.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025
That was also a decline from March, when the pollsters found that 48 percent approved and 47 percent disapproved—a net approval rating of -1.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Additionally, 49 percent disapproved of Democrats’ handling of the shutdown and 30 percent blamed them in the CBS News poll.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 10 Oct. 2025
And yet, overall Kennedy's job approval rating ranks low; the poll also found 59% of people — mainly Democrats and Independents — disapproved.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 9 Oct. 2025
The poll also found more Democrats disapproved than approved of their own party leaders' job performance in Congress, with 59% disapproving and 40% approving.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Arendt, for one, disapproved of using the Eichmann trial for the purposes of Israeli state propaganda.
—Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Several attempts to revamp the mall and restore it to its glory days as a hot shopping destination have failed over the years, mainly because nearby residents have disapproved.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Earlier in the season, Louis opened a line of communication with Jimmy's daughter Alice (Lukita Maxwell), to which Jimmy disapproved.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
Despite Martin’s stage presence and star power, producers for the awards show disapproved of the idea, convinced a Latin act singing primarily in Spanish wouldn’t work for the show.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025
That was also a decline from March, when the pollsters found that 48 percent approved and 47 percent disapproved—a net approval rating of -1.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Additionally, 49 percent disapproved of Democrats’ handling of the shutdown and 30 percent blamed them in the CBS News poll.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 10 Oct. 2025
And yet, overall Kennedy's job approval rating ranks low; the poll also found 59% of people — mainly Democrats and Independents — disapproved.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 9 Oct. 2025
The poll also found more Democrats disapproved than approved of their own party leaders' job performance in Congress, with 59% disapproving and 40% approving.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Arendt, for one, disapproved of using the Eichmann trial for the purposes of Israeli state propaganda.
—Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Several attempts to revamp the mall and restore it to its glory days as a hot shopping destination have failed over the years, mainly because nearby residents have disapproved.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disapproved
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However, Russia’s Defense Ministry has rejected the Lithuanian claims and said its Su-30 fighter jets conducted training flights over the Kaliningrad region in strict compliance with the rules, not violating the borders of any other states.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Texas lawmakers rejected both the Smithsonian's cost estimates of transporting Discovery and the museum's legal claim of ownership.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Following a conversation with Sanders and Adams, CPS told the officers to release the boy to Adams, who had refused to provide the couple’s new address.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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The civil lawsuit filed in San Diego Superior Court alleges Blain has refused to produce requested public records from his private accounts, apps and devices and has deleted public records from those same sources and asked others to delete messages from him.—
Susan Gill Vardon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The 29-year-old denied former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun three times in the first half.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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David denied the allegations at the time.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Clark declined to comment when asked if some smaller-market clubs bring in more money than large-market clubs.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Through Hobbs, the farmer declined an interview.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Again, nothing objectionable about that on the surface, but the targets of potential prosecution hardly suggest an even-handed approach.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Reading certain books felt like an objectionable act for Emily Zarka as a kid in 1990s Vermont.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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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For those who feel discouraged, Daly offers comfort.—
Bernadette Keith,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Camping in an open setting during a thunderstorm is strongly discouraged.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That wing is usually reserved for prisoners who are considered unsuitable to be kept among the prison’s general population, usually out of fears for their safety.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Financial promotion rules prevent inappropriate marketing to unsuitable investors.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Disapproved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disapproved. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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