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
The rejections, including a refusal to pay for hundreds more prison beds, came a month after a legislative analyst warned that the state’s prisons were going to exceed their capacity in the coming fiscal year, primarily because the number of inmates released on discretionary parole has declined.
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Newsom’s response to that question — perhaps the largest hanging over his likely presidential campaign in 2028 — is an unabashed rejection of its premise.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
If successful, Karman could dent the market share of Trane Technologies and Schneider Electric, the leaders in heat rejection systems.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
My relationship with rejection, professionally speaking, is complicated.
—Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Newsom’s response to that question — perhaps the largest hanging over his likely presidential campaign in 2028 — is an unabashed rejection of its premise.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
If successful, Karman could dent the market share of Trane Technologies and Schneider Electric, the leaders in heat rejection systems.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
My relationship with rejection, professionally speaking, is complicated.
—Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejection
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In recent years, Olathe’s seen more projects move forward that could help address the missing middle housing gap, including a City Council approval on Tuesday to build 71 townhome units, despite the Planning Commission recommending denial, Olathe spokesperson Kennedy said.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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The president cited the denial of the students’ constitutional rights in federalizing the Arkansas National Guard.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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According to Damien Routely, these include messy ownership of decisions and no reliable view of cash or delivery cadence, which indicate a weak and unclear leadership structure; the inability to properly articulate what the business actually is, and a refusal to listen and assimilate feedback.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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In an age when the phone has become our memory, map, diary, and most reliable distraction, Katrantzou has created a series of minaudières, part of the Bulgari Icons project, that offer a polite but pointed refusal.—
Tiziana Cardini,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 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
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Remove the seeds from the squash with a spoon and discard.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Nov. 2025
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These days, the aviary houses parakeets that are mostly rejects from friends whose kids got bored with them.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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In it, Jackson Lamb (Oldman), River Cartwright (Jack Lowden) and the rest of the MI5 rejects are on the case — and a bit on the defense.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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Los Angeles moved in front with a 25-6 run that started late in the first quarter and carried over to the second.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Getting five points in the final 128 seconds from a freshman backup who was thrust into a starting role, Aliso Niguel maintained a chokehold on the league title race with a 61-60 victory at Beckman on Monday.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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James said if dingoes are ultimately found to be responsible, Piper would not have supported a cull.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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The city of Farmington Hills is making plans for a deer management cull program during 2026.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Rejection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejection. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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