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Recent Examples of thumbs-down
An expert with a leading digital-rights organization had further advice–after a thumbs-down for Meta’s conduct.
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Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
As to whether the megaprojects bill is ultimately a thumbs-up or thumbs-down for taxpayers, Dardick said all the questions raised in the treasurer's study need to be answered.
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Dana Kozlov,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
Greg’s smile, contrasted with the frowns and thumbs-down from the rest of the crew, makes for an entertaining visual.
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Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
But the Western States Petroleum Association, an industry trade group, gave Tuesday’s announcement a thumbs-down.
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Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, the Fillmore city council gave Aston the thumbs-down on Aston's bond idea.
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Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Those patients can provide feedback on Emmie’s responses with simple thumbs-up or thumbs-down reactions.
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Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
14 Apr. 2026
The Department of Justice and the Treasury subjected the question of whether the change could be made without congressional action to their gimlet-eyed scrutiny, and turned thumbs-down.
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Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
For opponents, that can feel like the tennis equivalent of a thumbs-down from a Roman emperor.
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Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
As to whether the megaprojects bill is ultimately a thumbs-up or thumbs-down for taxpayers, Dardick said all the questions raised in the treasurer's study need to be answered.
—
Dana Kozlov,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
Greg’s smile, contrasted with the frowns and thumbs-down from the rest of the crew, makes for an entertaining visual.
—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
But the Western States Petroleum Association, an industry trade group, gave Tuesday’s announcement a thumbs-down.
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Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, the Fillmore city council gave Aston the thumbs-down on Aston's bond idea.
—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Those patients can provide feedback on Emmie’s responses with simple thumbs-up or thumbs-down reactions.
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Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
14 Apr. 2026
The Department of Justice and the Treasury subjected the question of whether the change could be made without congressional action to their gimlet-eyed scrutiny, and turned thumbs-down.
—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
For opponents, that can feel like the tennis equivalent of a thumbs-down from a Roman emperor.
—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs-down
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The legislation faced sharp criticism at home and abroad, and thousands of Slovaks repeatedly took to the streets to protest the law.
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Asked about the greenwashing criticism, a Council spokesperson said companies active in the fossil fuel sector can still contribute to the transition, for example by developing low-carbon fuels or building electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
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His distaste for the wealthy is not an uncommon feeling in the country, his defense argued.
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In a September 2025 interview with Hollywood Authentic, Watson looked back on her career and her distaste for specific aspects of working in the entertainment industry that extended beyond acting on screen.
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Who leaves, when, and how, is often interpreted, with a senior leader's early departure potentially shifting meeting energy or implying disapproval, while a junior's might be seen differently.
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Chirinos said previous polling already showed military disapproval above 70%, and the earthquake may have pushed sentiment to a breaking point.
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Following an inspection in March, the city issued a formal notice of condemnation and order to vacate, as only about 17% of the rooms inspected passed.
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The admission drew immediate condemnation from Democratic lawmakers.
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Using basic academic terminology would place grants at risk of rejection or termination on political grounds.
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That persisted into 2026 amid disagreements over the Russian war on Ukraine, including Meloni’s rejection of a proposal by Britain and France to send European troops there following a possible ceasefire.
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After passing the Resolutions Committee of the South Dakota GOP, the censure was overwhelmingly voted down, with opponents saying the measure would only help Democrats.
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The House’s periodic descent into politically motivated censure votes, however, could propel them to make a change next year.
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The bicentennial occurred during an election year, with all the partisan denunciations that entails (though when Jimmy Carter narrowly beat Ford, no one thought of contesting the results).
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Three words The lengthiest denunciation of Tyndale’s translation came from More, the English humanist who was King Henry VIII’s leading political official.
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“Thumbs-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thumbs-down. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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