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
Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 2 Mar. 2026
Check out some of the night’s biggest snubs and surprises below.
—William Earl, Variety, 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
Six nominees in the acting categories also lessens the chances for obvious snubs.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Here are the biggest snubs and surprises.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Fortunately, Hollywood is free of ego, leaving us just to rationally contemplate the academy’s choices and examine the snubs and surprises of the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards, which will be presented on March 15.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
And were there any glaring snubs in the nominations?
—Erin Neil, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
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
Want even more news on the latest nominations, snubs, and acceptance speeches?
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 2 Mar. 2026
Check out some of the night’s biggest snubs and surprises below.
—William Earl, Variety, 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
Six nominees in the acting categories also lessens the chances for obvious snubs.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Here are the biggest snubs and surprises.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Fortunately, Hollywood is free of ego, leaving us just to rationally contemplate the academy’s choices and examine the snubs and surprises of the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards, which will be presented on March 15.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
And were there any glaring snubs in the nominations?
—Erin Neil, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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Analysts believe the dismissals are meant both to reform and modernize the military and to ensure Communist Party control over the People's Liberation Army.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Another 84,000 cases ended in dismissals, but that outcome wasn’t reflected in their criminal history either.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This trend rejects rigidity in favor of free-form seating that doesn't box users in and force them into prescribed spots.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
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The president’s war on Iran is contrary to the Constitution and rejects safeguards in our republican federation.—
William J Watkins Jr,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 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 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
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Lee disrespects national park values with these twin bills, and Curtis, who likes to tout his nature sensitivity on hikes with constituents, should know better.—
Stephen Trimble,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The comments were in response to questions about an editorial published earlier this week in The Wall Street Journal that questioned Prasad’s role in the rejections and accused Prasad of insisting on clinical trials that are too difficult and expensive to pull off.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
27 Feb. 2026
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For workers, that might look like applying for jobs despite already receiving countless rejections.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The footage inside the silicone throat was shot weeks prior; when the camera cuts to Howard, production used scopes of different lengths to indicate how far the tube may have gone down his throat.—
Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Usually when the economy is unsteady and the job market is weakening, the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates to give things a boost.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Friedlander is a pop culture and entertainment journalist based in Los Angeles who hates coffee but loves Coke Zero.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Ennis hates this — no kids, remember?—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
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