1
as in rejecting
to be unwilling to grant
our supervisor nixed my request to work from home, if only on a trial basis
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2
as in dismissing
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 refusing
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
the committee nixed the additional expenditures
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Recent Examples of nixing
Messi scored in the 24th and 55th minutes, and was credited with a third goal in the 89th, but it was later ruled an own goal by Cincinnati goalkeeper Roman Celentano, nixing the apparent Messi hat trick.
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Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
And other roadblocks popped up as the county and the school bounced ideas back and forth, including the department’s nixing a demonstration of the drafted Dewey Drive improvements, Miller said.
—Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Former Vice President and presidential nominee Kamala Harris accused North Carolina election officials of limiting voting rights by nixing a polling site on the campus of a historically Black university while speaking in Charlotte on Tuesday.
—Mary Ramsey
april 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Ferguson initially came out against the measure in October, nixing the idea months before the House passed the measure.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 14 Apr. 2026
The mission was designed to orbit and then land on the moon, but one of its oxygen tanks exploded en route, nixing that plan.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
As a result, the Scandinavian producer can make textile fiber(s) from wood pulp or waste inputs—think leather, textiles and agricultural crop waste — thereby nixing the traditional chemical-dissolution route for viscose and lyocell production.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Oil prices have gotten so high that traders are nixing bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates even once this year.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The benefit of nixing the league’s expansion draft is that every player signed by Denver for this first season wants to be in Denver.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
And other roadblocks popped up as the county and the school bounced ideas back and forth, including the department’s nixing a demonstration of the drafted Dewey Drive improvements, Miller said.
—Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Former Vice President and presidential nominee Kamala Harris accused North Carolina election officials of limiting voting rights by nixing a polling site on the campus of a historically Black university while speaking in Charlotte on Tuesday.
—Mary Ramsey
april 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Ferguson initially came out against the measure in October, nixing the idea months before the House passed the measure.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 14 Apr. 2026
The mission was designed to orbit and then land on the moon, but one of its oxygen tanks exploded en route, nixing that plan.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
As a result, the Scandinavian producer can make textile fiber(s) from wood pulp or waste inputs—think leather, textiles and agricultural crop waste — thereby nixing the traditional chemical-dissolution route for viscose and lyocell production.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Oil prices have gotten so high that traders are nixing bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates even once this year.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The benefit of nixing the league’s expansion draft is that every player signed by Denver for this first season wants to be in Denver.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nixing
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After initially rejecting a sanctuary city designation and related proposals, the council later adopted a broader resolution aimed at protecting immigrant communities.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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The act also is seen as a symbol of rejecting evil and a commemoration of the Prophet Ibrahim’s rejection of temptation when the devil tried to dissuade him from submitting to God’s will.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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The Browns entered the offseason looking for a replacement after dismissing Kevin Stefanski, and Schwartz quickly emerged as a leading candidate after overseeing one of the NFL's top defenses.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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On May 20, an $850,000 settlement was reached in the case in exchange for dismissing the complaint, according to a news release by Terr’s organization FIRE, which represented Bushart.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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New York Knicks owner James Dolan is refusing to let go of his grudge against Charles Oakley, even with the franchise back in the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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He was stripped of his heavyweight title and sentenced to a five-year prison term for refusing induction into the military (the Supreme Court unanimously overturned Ali’s conviction on appeal).—
Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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Building such strategic trust doesn’t require an elimination of differences or denying competition, Lam said.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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The reassurances by his spouse and his aides denying that the 81-year-old president was suffering from cognitive decline wouldn't be enough.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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New government wants to unblock frozen EU funds Magyar’s administration is expected to transform political dynamics within the European Union, where the former prime minister had upended the bloc by frequently vetoing key decisions, most recently concerning support for neighboring Ukraine.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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His government is expected to transform political dynamics within the European Union, where the former prime minister had upended the bloc by frequently vetoing key decisions, most recently concerning support for neighboring Ukraine.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Writers and reporters at the conference are learning how to improve their coverage of topics, including changes to education at the federal and state levels, the use of artificial intelligence in schools, and declining enrollment.—
Kellye Lynn,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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As Hartford education officials work to mitigate a large budget deficit, a report from an outside firm The Connecticut State Department of Education hired to review Hartford Public Schools’ financials found that declining enrollment and decisions regarding salaries and hiring are to blame.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
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Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Basically, tick tubes are cardboard tubes that have been filled with cotton that’s been treated with permethrin, a tick-killing chemical.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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That’s how Ciara found out that Amanda was spending so much time at West’s house while ignoring her calls.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Other Democrats argued that the plan does nothing for renters and noted that Republicans were ignoring high homeowners insurance rates, which are causing financial stress to more people.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Nixing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nixing. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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