1
as in denial
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement
made a flat rejection of the charges against him
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2
as in refusal
an unwillingness to grant something asked for
the judge's swift rejection of the lawyer's request for a recess
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Recent Examples of rejection
Harry took it as a cruel rejection.
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Emma Banks, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Even some of the top voices in business are urging a more nuanced rethink—not a rejection—of higher education.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
That took hundreds of people within Apple laboring over technical details like the screen’s lamination and moisture rejection, according to a former Apple engineering leader.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The Split Emerges The rejection exposed a rupture between the two Republican leaders in Congress.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Emma Banks, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Even some of the top voices in business are urging a more nuanced rethink—not a rejection—of higher education.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
That took hundreds of people within Apple laboring over technical details like the screen’s lamination and moisture rejection, according to a former Apple engineering leader.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The Split Emerges The rejection exposed a rupture between the two Republican leaders in Congress.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejection
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Is this part of a process of grieving or one of denial?—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The judge’s denial was overturned on appeal.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
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In fact, the GOP has made things worse, with tax policies favoring corporations over working people, a refusal to expand health access through Medicaid and keeping some of the lowest unemployment benefits of any state.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday sent a letter to Barry University School of Law warning that the institution is in violation of the state’s consumer protection laws over its refusal to recognize a student chapter of Turning Point USA.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2026
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Working one at a time, gently crack all over, then peel, starting from fat end with air pocket; discard shells.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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Skim any excess fat from the top with a spoon and discard. Wipe out the Dutch oven, and heat over medium heat.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Today, there are hundreds of rejects packed in wood cabinets and cardboard boxes.—
Steve Hartman,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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At first glance, the collection seemed to be a paean to rejects.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Norris responded with his 12th goal for Buffalo, beating Knight over the goaltender's right shoulder with 58 seconds left in the first.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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There was a lot going on in those four seconds of silence.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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It’s been a particularly tough 12 months for The Bachelor franchise, which paused last year’s The Bachelorette and saw two of its top showrunners leave after a major production cull.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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The goal is to cull overpopulation.—
Elle Meyers,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Rejection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejection. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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