as in dismissals
treatment that is deliberately unfriendly
he tolerated the snubs from his in-laws because the holidays come but once a year, thankfully
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as in rejects
to deliberately ignore or treat rudely
the snob in town always snubbed anyone she thought was beneath her
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as in disdains
to show contempt for
a social set that snubs anyone below their income bracket
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Recent Examples of snubs
William Earl, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Just about any set of nominations, let alone wins, comes with articles citing surprises and snubs.
—Rich Heldenfels, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Even with those snubs, the Southeastern Conference led the way by placing 10 teams in the field of 68, four short of its record from last year.
—Eddie Pells, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
But Oscar snubs are inevitable when the academy is limited to recognizing only five nominees per category (except best picture, which includes 10 nominees).
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
The great films that didn’t get a win The story of San Francisco films and the Academy Awards is a history of snubs.
—Culture Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
Stung by so many Oscars snubs, DiCaprio chooses to bury himself in climate-change documentaries.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Want even more news on the latest nominations, snubs, and acceptance speeches?
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 2 Mar. 2026
Yes, there were weird snubs, but the sheer depth of American talent even allowing that to happen is the real story.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Needy Venus snubs Jupiter, activating your homey 4th house and your idealistic 9th house.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Notable snubs up front included Sam Bennett, Travis Konecny, Seth Jarvis, Connor Bedard, Wyatt Johnston and Mark Scheifele.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The Fighting Irish take a stand, McDonald’s launches a holiday hit, and the Golden Globes’ new category snubs a major player.
—Melinda Yao, NBC news, 13 Dec. 2025
But Chelsea arrives and promptly snubs Mary, reigniting their beef over last season’s pants-gate.
—Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
Here are the biggest surprise wins and snubs from the ceremony.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
The playoff rules have been updated to prevent future Notre Dame snubs.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
The season’s three biggest acting snubs got to introduce their casting directors during this segment, which was a nice way to give them flowers for strong performances.
—William Earl, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Just about any set of nominations, let alone wins, comes with articles citing surprises and snubs.
—Rich Heldenfels, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Even with those snubs, the Southeastern Conference led the way by placing 10 teams in the field of 68, four short of its record from last year.
—Eddie Pells, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
But Oscar snubs are inevitable when the academy is limited to recognizing only five nominees per category (except best picture, which includes 10 nominees).
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
The great films that didn’t get a win The story of San Francisco films and the Academy Awards is a history of snubs.
—Culture Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
Stung by so many Oscars snubs, DiCaprio chooses to bury himself in climate-change documentaries.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Want even more news on the latest nominations, snubs, and acceptance speeches?
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 2 Mar. 2026
Yes, there were weird snubs, but the sheer depth of American talent even allowing that to happen is the real story.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
More tech —Trump taps Zuck and Jensen—but snubs Elon and Sam Altman, for tech advisory council.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Needy Venus snubs Jupiter, activating your homey 4th house and your idealistic 9th house.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Notable snubs up front included Sam Bennett, Travis Konecny, Seth Jarvis, Connor Bedard, Wyatt Johnston and Mark Scheifele.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The Fighting Irish take a stand, McDonald’s launches a holiday hit, and the Golden Globes’ new category snubs a major player.
—Melinda Yao, NBC news, 13 Dec. 2025
But Chelsea arrives and promptly snubs Mary, reigniting their beef over last season’s pants-gate.
—Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
Here are the biggest surprise wins and snubs from the ceremony.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
The playoff rules have been updated to prevent future Notre Dame snubs.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snubs
Noun
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The Justice Department has appealed the Oregon, California and Michigan dismissals.—
Rebecca Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Many of these dismissals were a result of the difference between what police need to arrest and what prosecutors need to prove guilt — which is a much higher burden, said DA spokesperson Mike Stolp.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Against a backdrop of tennis courts, luxury hotels, and colonial privilege, simmering tensions erupt as Lan’s brother Tran rejects his wealthy family’s collaboration with the French to join Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary cause, setting off an assassination that changes everything.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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Miami summarily rejects anything resembling tanking because of a long-standing organizational philosophy that isn’t going to be revisited.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Krikorian said a more traditional law enforcement approach should trade street sweeps for a greater focus on worksite enforcement – something Homan has advocated for, but which Trump disdains.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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White supremacy, which is very much alive in the land — turn on the news — disdains every people of color.—
Robert Lloyd,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Meek’s best writing often isolates intimate moments with tenderness and relatability.—
Dean Van Nguyen,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 2026
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This not only ensures sufficient power delivery, but also effectively isolates any electromagnetic interference to the analog signal from the digital architecture – all in the name of optimum listening.—
Stefan Ionescu
February 24,
New Atlas,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In contrast, his wife, Chandravati, is selfish as a daughter-in-law and disrespects Swasthani, leading to enormous misery for her.—
Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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In addition to callous disregard for former Marylanders’ livelihoods and well-being, by not maintaining the voter rolls, the State Board of Elections disrespects every single Marylander who has a right to vote.—
Nicolee Ambrose,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As GLP-1s become more ubiquitous, leading many to scramble after insurance rejections, both manufacturers are looking to draw in more customers who either prefer to avoid a needle or were unable to swing the out-of-pocket price.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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The family has had three rejections so far.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Mikal Bridges cuts from the top of the 3-point line under the rim, forcing the closest big man, Jakob Poeltl, to make a decision.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Like Xcel Energy, PG&E cuts the electricity when conditions are ripe for wildfires.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The theme of his article is, pure and simple, that Scott hates the Premier League’s video assistant referee system (VAR) as much as anyone.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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This is what Frenza hates the most.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Apr. 2026
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