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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
Melina Khan, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
The recommendation was disapproved in 2021 by then-Police Commissioner Dermot Shea, according to court papers.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
Comparatively, 63% disapproved of ICE's work, and of those who did so, 70% were independent voters.
—Dominik Dausch, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Jan. 2026
Just 36% of voters approved of how ICE was handling its job; 63% disapproved.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
Business owners and executives who disapproved of the tariffs said their companies were hamstrung by higher prices for inputs, lower product demand, supply chain shortages and a reluctance to hire or invest due to uncertainty over trade deals and a prolonged government shutdown.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
About 42% of voters who identified as Hispanic approved, while 26% disapproved.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Kelly's parents reportedly disapproved of the union, and she was forced to break off the engagement.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
Taking Greenland by force was very unpopular—86% of respondents disapproved, including 73% of conservatives.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
In February 2025, 50% approved and 41% disapproved.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
The recommendation was disapproved in 2021 by then-Police Commissioner Dermot Shea, according to court papers.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
Comparatively, 63% disapproved of ICE's work, and of those who did so, 70% were independent voters.
—Dominik Dausch, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Jan. 2026
Just 36% of voters approved of how ICE was handling its job; 63% disapproved.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
Business owners and executives who disapproved of the tariffs said their companies were hamstrung by higher prices for inputs, lower product demand, supply chain shortages and a reluctance to hire or invest due to uncertainty over trade deals and a prolonged government shutdown.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
About 42% of voters who identified as Hispanic approved, while 26% disapproved.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Kelly's parents reportedly disapproved of the union, and she was forced to break off the engagement.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
Taking Greenland by force was very unpopular—86% of respondents disapproved, including 73% of conservatives.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disapproved
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More than 300 district judges in Minnesota and elsewhere have so far rejected the government’s mandatory detention policies, ordering detainees released or granted bond hearings.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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That happened recently in Kansas City – where voters rejected a new stadium – and Philadelphia, where the team reversed its decision to build the arena near the city’s Chinatown.—
Gidon Jakar,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ukraine has refused to cede the territory.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The union claims the district has refused to engage on critical issues impacting students, including class-size reductions, special education caseloads and educator health care.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Nanos claimed Cross campaigned against him while wearing his Pima County Sheriff's uniform in breach of department rules, which Cross denied.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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His attorney says an emergency stay of removal was denied, but an appeal is pending.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Police and city leaders declined to comment on her claims when approached by CNN.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The driver and the bicyclist, who was struck, declined to be taken to the hospital.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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If so, were his words as objectionable as mine?—
Conor Friedersdorf,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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Avoid objectionable language, also known as any word or phrase that is readily decipherable.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 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
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No roadways are closed but unnecessary travel is discouraged.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Jan. 2026
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Using open flames or extreme heat sources is also discouraged.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Of the 47 places Western Ghats king cobras were rescued across the state between 2002 and 2024, five were completely unsuitable locations, including one snake found in a port city around 120 kilometers away by train from its natural range.—
Richard Kemeny,
Scientific American,
6 Feb. 2026
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Nelly Korda won for the first time in 14 months without having to hit a shot Sunday when the LPGA Tour reduced the season-opening Tournament of Champions to 54 holes because of wind and cold that led officials to deem Lake Nona unsuitable for a final round.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Disapproved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disapproved. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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