1
as in denying
to be unwilling to grant
rejected his request for time off
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2
as in refuting
to declare not to be true
I reject the claim that I have ever lied about that
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as in discarding
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
sorted through the nuts and rejected any that had cracked shells or were shattered
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as in refusing
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
rejected his marriage proposal
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Recent Examples of rejecting
But a jury apparently disagreed, convicting Amiri of a civil rights violation that relied heavily on Manly-Williams’ testimony and rejecting all other charges, including conspiracy to violate civil rights.
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Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Talarico represents the Democrats who believe that winning is possible by rejecting rather than emulating the president’s least flattering qualities.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2026
Shortly before Christmas, the same company sued Stratford for rejecting two proposals on Oronoque Lane.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
When boards pre-commit to a preferred outcome and then retrofit justifications for rejecting alternatives, the problem is not strategic disagreement.
—Mark Desjardine, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Large segments of the population are no longer merely demanding reform, but openly rejecting the Islamic Republic itself.
—Sanam Vakil, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Two in 5 Gen Zers are pursuing blue-collar work, rejecting the collegiate path and learning trades, according to a May 2025 survey of 1,434 young adults by Resume Builder.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
And the British nations, as ever, remained aloof, England rejecting a late offer to step in for Austria.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Today women are rejecting putting on that performance.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Talarico represents the Democrats who believe that winning is possible by rejecting rather than emulating the president’s least flattering qualities.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2026
Shortly before Christmas, the same company sued Stratford for rejecting two proposals on Oronoque Lane.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
When boards pre-commit to a preferred outcome and then retrofit justifications for rejecting alternatives, the problem is not strategic disagreement.
—Mark Desjardine, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Large segments of the population are no longer merely demanding reform, but openly rejecting the Islamic Republic itself.
—Sanam Vakil, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Two in 5 Gen Zers are pursuing blue-collar work, rejecting the collegiate path and learning trades, according to a May 2025 survey of 1,434 young adults by Resume Builder.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
And the British nations, as ever, remained aloof, England rejecting a late offer to step in for Austria.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Today women are rejecting putting on that performance.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejecting
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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell released a video statement on Sunday night denying criminal wrongdoing shortly after the Department of Justice opened an investigation into him.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Jan. 2026
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The vaccine misinformation advanced by the president and his science-denying Secretary of Health and Human Services is taking its toll on vaccination rates.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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However, an insider close to Nicola is refuting that account.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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According to the Department of Industrial Relations, the violations were issued without proper internal documentation, failed to consider materials previously submitted by the company refuting the violations, and should not have been sent.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
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Add pork, discarding the excess sauce.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
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Add pork, discarding the excess sauce.—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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However, in recent years, health care professionals say more parents are refusing vitamin K shots for their newborns.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
23 Jan. 2026
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In the Cooper case, the university did the right thing by refusing to honor the demands of powerful legislators.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Broward County School Board voted Wednesday to close six schools, citing declining enrollment and financial pressures after a daylong meeting that also sparked debate over potential changes to graduation venues.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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But somewhere along the amicable journey toward a more independent Greenland actively involved in its own defense and security, a warming world with its increasingly accessible Arctic resources and declining sea ice caught the attention of nearly all world powers, great and small.—
Barry Scott Zellen,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2026
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Rather than outright dumping stocks, the Wall Street firm suggested leaning on options strategies designed to pay off if volatility spikes or geopolitical risks escalate.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2026
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So after dumping destiny on its head in Chicago, the Rams are cool with it again.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2026
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That 50-day may as well not even be there; buyers and sellers are ignoring it.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2026
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Two people were arrested in Minnesota for allegedly assaulting federal officers and ignoring officers' orders to stay out of traffic, ICE said on Sunday.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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Some are even ditching their $300 formulas for this smoothing pick.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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Gardeners, particularly Gen Z and Millennials, are rebelling against throwaway culture by ditching disposable gardening.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Rejecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejecting. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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