Definition of say-sonext
as in say
the right to express a wish, choice, or opinion some of the members complained they didn't have any say-so in how the organization spent its funds

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Recent Examples of say-so All based on little more than its current say-so, one at odds with its own regulatory actions. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 18 June 2026 No one is unjustly denied health care or a property insurance claim on the final say-so of AI review. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026 At his say-so, a series of military vehicles rolls slowly down the overgrown Seattle streets, followed by a small army of armed soldiers. EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025 The Blooms kept a small portion of the business but did not have any say-so in the business’s operations. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for say-so
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Noun
  • Young and old, religious and secular, men and women demanded dignity, accountability and a say over who governed them.
    Ayman M. Mohyeldin, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Viewers will have the final say as to whether the DWTS franchise stays red hot, but so far ABC seems to be making all the right moves.
    Josef Adalian, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • If not a Bible then pamphlets, concern, real or not, in their voices.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Artificial intelligence makes manipulating images, voices and video easier than ever.
    Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The backfield lead is still likely Tony Pollard, but the Titans also left the door open for a significant Spears share.
    Jake Ciely, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Homeowners consistently tend to skip this step, the expert shares.
    Olivia LaBorde, AJC.com, 7 Sep. 2026

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“Say-so.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/say-so. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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