1
as in denies
to be unwilling to grant
our supervisor nixed my request to work from home, if only on a trial basis
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as in dismisses
to reject by or as if by a vote
movie audiences have effectively nixed the idea of the reviving the old-fashioned western by emphatically ignoring this latest effort
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as in refuses
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
the committee nixed the additional expenditures
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Recent Examples of nixes
Given that Catherine never gives birth in the film, Fennell nixes the possibility of exploring the next generation in a second movie.
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
The proposal eliminates the supplemental learning funds for all online schools across the state — about $20 million — and nixes about $3 million in transportation funding for virtual schools.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
But with the June primary ballot deadline rapidly approaching, the delay likely nixes the possibility of the city amending its own tax before a possible statewide measure goes before voters.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026
Joyce nixes the idea immediately.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025
Griesinger’s observation nixes the possibility of the series losing popularity due to overexposure.
—JSTOR Daily, 12 Oct. 2025
Fishers nixes plans for another Allisonville roundabout after crash spike at 96th Street circle Noblesville has dominated Indiana soccer for years.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 4 Sep. 2025
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
The proposal eliminates the supplemental learning funds for all online schools across the state — about $20 million — and nixes about $3 million in transportation funding for virtual schools.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
But with the June primary ballot deadline rapidly approaching, the delay likely nixes the possibility of the city amending its own tax before a possible statewide measure goes before voters.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026
Joyce nixes the idea immediately.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025
Griesinger’s observation nixes the possibility of the series losing popularity due to overexposure.
—JSTOR Daily, 12 Oct. 2025
Fishers nixes plans for another Allisonville roundabout after crash spike at 96th Street circle Noblesville has dominated Indiana soccer for years.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nixes
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Meta, for its part, denies the accusations and says it’s implemented numerous measures to safeguard young users.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Attorney Chris Huber, who is representing Frost V, said his client denies the allegations in the secretary of state's investigation.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Henry dismisses Yasmin but can’t shake the niggling feeling that his wife isn’t entirely wrong.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Eduardo Bolsonaro dismisses concerns that the current electoral scenario could split the vote and lead to a first-round electoral victory for Lula.—
David Unsworth,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Russia demands Ukraine cede eastern territory and renounce NATO membership; Kyiv refuses to surrender land without security guarantees.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The New York mayor acknowledges that tax hikes are painful but refuses to meaningfully cut spending.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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My child automatically rejects paying for parking, especially when there are other options.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Hunter-Torricke rejects these criticisms.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
17 Feb. 2026
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This blockage eventually kills the plant.—
Lily Peck,
The Conversation,
17 Feb. 2026
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These products are generally pasteurized, which kills some of the beneficial probiotics.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Their research and resulting report, for instance, found that over the past five recessions, the total GDP declines from dips in tourism averaged a 10% dip.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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When the estrogen hormone declines during perimenopause, the body’s insulin sensitivity decreases, too, which affects overall metabolism.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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If Duggan vetoes the ordinance, the council would have a week from the receipt of the veto to override it with a two-thirds majority vote — meaning at least six of the nine council members.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Yet an administrator vetoes the plan, and the meeting’s start is uncaffeinated.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
9 Sep. 2025
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Once a frame is captured, the chip ignores the full image and registers only moving objects.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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College play can now pay a lot more and prove much more marketable, given that media largely ignores the minor leagues.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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