as in to dislike
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frown (at or on)
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There are some special exceptions: some plants, notably African violets, orchids, and succulents, dislike having moisture sit on their leaves.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2025 -
Pretty Pressed Blush is a thin, lightweight blush that is an excellent option for anyone who dislikes the look and feel of powders on their skin.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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When one player refused and wanted to take a photo of the statement, the player was allegedly denied a chance and warned ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi would find out about his response.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2025
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Both have also been vocally critical of giving more military and financial assistance to Ukraine and have previously threatened refused to back the EU’s regular extensions of sanctions against Russia.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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On May 16, Brown appeared in Manchester Magistrates’ Court, where Judge Joanne Hirst rejected his bail request.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
18 May 2025
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To compound the embarrassment, Arsenal fan group Ashburton Army had raised more than £12,000 to fund their own tifo, which the club rejected (fans who had donated were refunded their money).—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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In January, when Trump embarked on his second term in the White House, 55.5 percent approved while 37.4 percent disapproved for a +18 net favorability rating.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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While Trump’s standing is hardly a surprise in California, where the president lost three presidential elections overwhelmingly, voters also disapproved by big majorities his key policies and methods.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2025
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Aside from an apology video following the release of security footage in which Combs is seen beating Cassie, the music mogul has denied all of the allegations and claimed the video has been altered.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Though some sheriffs have denied their existence, Luna has acknowledged and vowed to eradicate them.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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There is no more point in deploring this more analytic than agitational iteration of Marxism than in celebrating it.—
Benjamin Kunkel,
Harpers Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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The issue before us right now is not principally the character of Donald Trump, which is exalted by his supporters, deplored by his opponents and generally disregarded by the plurality of the electorate.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
7 Feb. 2025
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The students involved were later expelled, suspended or had their degrees temporarily revoked.—
Jack Moore,
ABC News,
7 May 2025
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If you are stopped by law enforcement for driving under the influence of intoxicants, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has the authority to revoke or suspend your driving privilege.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2025
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On Wednesday, New York University withheld the diploma of a student who used his graduation speech to condemn Israel’s war in Gaza.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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But now, months before the requirement is supposed to take effect, Gov. Gavin Newsom is withholding state funding for ethnic studies, delaying the mandate and leaving school districts hanging.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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“Frown (at or on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frown%20%28at%20or%20on%29. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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