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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3
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
Two in 5 Gen Zers are pursuing blue-collar fields, rejecting the collegiate path and learning trades, according to a May 2025 survey of 1,434 young adults by Resume Builder.
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The Kansas Court of Appeals handed CoreCivic its latest in a string of legal defeats, rejecting the private prison company’s argument that it should be allowed to reopen its Leavenworth facility as an immigrant detention center before securing a local zoning permit.
—Matthew Kelly
february 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
Anthropic is rejecting the Pentagon’s latest offer to change their contract, saying the changes do not satisfy the company’s concerns that AI could be used for mass surveillance or in fully autonomous weapons.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
The Fort Worth Independent School District is joining at least seven other Tarrant County districts in rejecting the adoption of a new prayer policy.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
Lawmakers decided to maintain the requirement for one day of rest for every six days worked, rejecting a proposal to require two days of rest per week.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Crowley last year appealed her termination to the City Council, but the council stood behind Bass, rejecting the appeal in a 13-2 vote.
—City News Service, Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
The agency also drew attention this month for rejecting an application by Moderna to review its new influenza vaccine and then reversing course.
—John Wilkerson, STAT, 24 Feb. 2026
Viganò, who is the Vatican’s former ambassador to the United States, was excommunicated in 2024 for refusing to recognize Pope Francis’ authority and rejecting the Second Vatican Council that modernized the Roman Catholic Church.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The Kansas Court of Appeals handed CoreCivic its latest in a string of legal defeats, rejecting the private prison company’s argument that it should be allowed to reopen its Leavenworth facility as an immigrant detention center before securing a local zoning permit.
—Matthew Kelly
february 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
Anthropic is rejecting the Pentagon’s latest offer to change their contract, saying the changes do not satisfy the company’s concerns that AI could be used for mass surveillance or in fully autonomous weapons.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
The Fort Worth Independent School District is joining at least seven other Tarrant County districts in rejecting the adoption of a new prayer policy.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
Lawmakers decided to maintain the requirement for one day of rest for every six days worked, rejecting a proposal to require two days of rest per week.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Crowley last year appealed her termination to the City Council, but the council stood behind Bass, rejecting the appeal in a 13-2 vote.
—City News Service, Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
The agency also drew attention this month for rejecting an application by Moderna to review its new influenza vaccine and then reversing course.
—John Wilkerson, STAT, 24 Feb. 2026
Viganò, who is the Vatican’s former ambassador to the United States, was excommunicated in 2024 for refusing to recognize Pope Francis’ authority and rejecting the Second Vatican Council that modernized the Roman Catholic Church.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejecting
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dropped the hammer on Anthropic Friday for denying the military ‘unobstructed’ access to its AI models.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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In fact, praying to saints or ancestors elevated them above the status of mere mortals, effectively denying the singular might of God.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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But the company is refuting the claims.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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But Kennedy was equally as defiant and doubled down on his stance, strongly refuting the allegations directed towards him.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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Assembly Bill 630 allows just two jurisdictions — Los Angeles and Alameda counties — to create programs for taking apart and ultimately discarding RVs that are worth up to $4,000, Kin said in Thursday’s ruling.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Some find sorting, discarding, and organizing pantry items easy, while others find craft supplies more rewarding.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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After first refusing to negotiate with Russia, Zelenskyy has repeatedly said that the only way of resolving difficult issues, including territory, is through a meeting with Putin.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Iran has been refusing requests by the IAEA to inspect the sites bombed in the June war, raising the concerns of nonproliferation experts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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During his speech on Tuesday, the President suggested that those prices were declining.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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Chelsea have carried significant operating losses in recent years, topping £200m in each of the three seasons before last, as declining revenues combined with significant cost increases.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Last week, investigators announced charges against a contractor accused of illegally dumping construction debris near Southwest 208th Avenue and Southwest 152nd Street.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Rhode Island environmental authorities generally frown on dumping snow cleared off the streets into bodies of water.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
27 Feb. 2026
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Some designers find success ignoring social media altogether.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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But there was no ignoring the visuals that made their way out.—
Lily Moayeri,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, ditching the plastic could save you money elsewhere.—
Layla Melendez,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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For city dwellers, ditching your car for a bike or walking just once a week makes a significant impact on personal carbon emissions.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Rejecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejecting. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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