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
From rejection to curiosity For years, items like tlayudas, black beans, mole, or chapulines didn’t always receive the warmest reception outside southern Mexico.
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Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Each model comes with Boox’s Magnetic InkSense Plus stylus, supported by a textured surface and palm rejection for natural writing.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
The rejection didn’t discourage her, instead she was inspired by the level of talent and pushed by the networking.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Through the years, that crack led him not just away from the beliefs of his church — notably, the idea of an imminent end of the world, and the rejection of any science that wouldn’t support the Christian scriptures — but to pursue a career in science communication and public health.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 24 Mar. 2026
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Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Each model comes with Boox’s Magnetic InkSense Plus stylus, supported by a textured surface and palm rejection for natural writing.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
The rejection didn’t discourage her, instead she was inspired by the level of talent and pushed by the networking.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Through the years, that crack led him not just away from the beliefs of his church — notably, the idea of an imminent end of the world, and the rejection of any science that wouldn’t support the Christian scriptures — but to pursue a career in science communication and public health.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejection
Noun
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The #ChurchToo and #SilenceIsNotSpiritual movements, along with scandals at Willow Creek and the International House of Prayer, reveal a pervasive pattern of abuse and denial.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Her covert affair with Davis became big news when a Chicago gossip columnist wrote a detailed account of their relationship in early 1958, including their plans to wed, despite their denials.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Woods was arrested and charged with DUI, property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test, Budensiek said.—
Melissa Gaffney,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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No, the lines at Logan so far have not been bad, or not nearly as bad as airports elsewhere, which are all due to the stubborn Democrat refusal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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At first glance, the collection seemed to be a paean to rejects.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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New rejects include four additional variations of 04FCSK and several other attempts at sneaking in the f-word, including 0F0KS and 0FUX4U. Other additions include: 1. 0GB0SS 2. 0HCR4P 3. B4DAZZ 4.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Despite that, our breakfast basket arrived not a second too late, with the pastries still warm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The first was a gentle bell curve; the second was a jagged line, with two sharp peaks—one on the left, the other on the right.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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 30 Mar. 2026.
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