as in refusals
an unwillingness to grant something asked for
the request to use the restroom was just a formality—I really didn't expect a turndown
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Recent Examples of turndowns
Indeed, the board’s few celebrity turndowns seem to have more to do with how no one was too intimidated to submit an application.
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2025
Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turndowns
Noun
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Judge Panici, visibly frustrated with Talley’s refusals to answer his questions, ordered Talley held in custody until then.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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After three years of refusals, Kalshi finally sued the regulatory agency and won — just in time for the 2024 presidential election.—
Kelli María Korducki,
thehustle.co,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The role came after a long period of consecutive rejections.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 May 2026
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Bezos recounted getting several rejections and some investors.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That’s a 44% increase in flat-out denials statewide.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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Customer complaints about Choice Home Warranty were mostly about claim denials, slow response times and disputes over what’s covered.—
Jamela Adam,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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“Turndowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turndowns. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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