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Recent Examples of no-no
Araiza, McKnight and Russell each took an inning to close out the no-no.
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Another no-no — especially after some time has passed — is just sending a request for the money, sans context, on Venmo.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
People even had them as pets (though that’s a no-no today).
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Traditionally, shorts and boots are a no-no.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Another no-no — especially after some time has passed — is just sending a request for the money, sans context, on Venmo.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
People even had them as pets (though that’s a no-no today).
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Traditionally, shorts and boots are a no-no.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-no
Noun
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The Senate bill closely mirrors a version passed by the House last month, with the Senate version expanding the prohibition of civil immigration arrests in Massachusetts courthouses to additional locations, including child care facilities and public schools.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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And the Supreme Court limited when states can use race in redistricting, even when trying to comply with the Voting Rights Act’s prohibition against racial discrimination.—
Shauna Muckle,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Suspect Cole Tomas Allen was confined to a padded cell with constant lighting and repeatedly strip-searched; the judge noted the jail houses convicted killers without such restrictions.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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The owner of a long-standing and once heralded senior housing project is seeking to have the age restriction removed, telling town zoning officials such a move is in keeping with shifts in the Connecticut housing market.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Though semaglutide drugs can still be a taboo topic, a handful of models are beginning to speak more openly about them.—
Rory Satran,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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But even as much of the public opinion continues to be informed by fear and skepticism, the idea of using AI is growing less taboo in Hollywood.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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The clear allusion to Dubya set up his very big and important high-school vice-principal-ass pronouncement about a full embargo on goods being shipped to Mars.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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This has seemed like a questionable investment, ever since the first OPEC embargo, as well as the Iranian revolution.—
Tom Caffery,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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These bans codify private rules into law.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Reversing the bans would make city and state residents less safe, Denver City Councilwoman Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez said.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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Reviewing and deleting unnecessary spending via the line item veto or outright rejection for that particular spending program.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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The mayor’s veto eliminated a measure to reduce public hostility at a time of toxic divisions fraying the city.—
Andrew Cuomo,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana is acutely aware of the limitations of this right.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The incentive economy seems to face similar limitations.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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There’s no kids' club and no beach access, which might be a deterrent for families.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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But trademark infringement lawsuits can be filed in federal court — a potentially potent greater deterrent to misuse, because those cases apply nationwide.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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“No-no.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-no. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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