disfranchises

Definition of disfranchisesnext
present tense third-person singular of disfranchise

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disfranchises
Verb
  • Litigation brought by five Maryland independents is also challenging the constitutionality of a primary system that shuts out the very voters who fund it.
    Terry Lierman, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2026
  • That shuts out about 70 percent of the middle class, not to mention all of those households who earn less than $53,000.
    Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The seeds and surrounding juices inside uncooked tomatoes can be slightly bitter and astringent, so squeeze them out before chopping the flesh (this also prevents the sauce from getting too watery).
    Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
  • This prevents overcooking and ultimately results in juicier kebabs.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Nmecha holds back, posing doubt for Sanchez and a narrow window for his pass out.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The company holds back 30% of the equity to cover its selling costs, settlement charges and miscellaneous other fees, including 9% per day on all advanced funds.
    Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Rheinmetall values excludes frame and utilization nomination.
    Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The Social Security deduction excludes both very low and higher earners.
    Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Shiok, a Singaporean restaurant that operated for 25 years in Menlo Park before facing eviction last year, will be returning to the city just blocks away from its former home.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
  • The frames retail outside China for $599; that’s less than the Meta Ray-Ban Display, which starts at $799 but is not officially sold in China, where a firewall blocks access to Facebook.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In San Francisco, the city is modernizing its systems to ensure that, in the event of a disaster, nothing hinders the ability to communicate, coordinate, and respond.
    Max Darrow, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Exercise also reduces chronic inflammation in the brain, which hinders its ability to repair itself, Oye-Somefun said.
    Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Trader Joe's denies the suit's allegations and any wrongdoing, but agreed to settle the case to avoid further litigation.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Hernandez denies the accusations.
    Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Introducing uncertainty into energy rates, financing and grid management threatens existing employers and discourages future investment — particularly for manufacturers, clean tech firms, health care providers and small businesses already struggling with high costs.
    Chris Cate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The No Place for Hate initiative, which discourages bullying, celebrates diversity and teaches students how to treat others well.
    Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Disfranchises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disfranchises. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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