as in ban
an order that something not be done or used
management's veto of our suggestion about allowing casual dress on Fridays
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as in to dismiss
to reject by or as if by a vote
my husband quickly vetoed my suggestion that we adopt the stray dog
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Recent Examples of veto
Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
But Hawthorne retains veto power over any other south suburban racino, thanks to state lawmakers.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
CBS News, 28 May 2026
Initially, the plan to close schools was vetoed in November following input from community members and concerns from directors.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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Noun
Critically, since the legislation involves a potential change to the state constitution, ACA 9 would not be subject to approval or veto from the Governor’s Office.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
But Hawthorne retains veto power over any other south suburban racino, thanks to state lawmakers.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Verb
Mamdani vetoed a similar measure that would have applied to protests outside schools over concerns that its definition of an educational facility was too broad.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
Initially, the plan to close schools was vetoed in November following input from community members and concerns from directors.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veto
Noun
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As courts weigh transgender military bans and states restrict gender-affirming care, some corporations retreat from sponsorship while local businesses step up to keep hometown Pride celebrations funded and visible.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Without more parental controls, the state could push for a ban on teens accessing ChatGPT.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The lawsuit was eventually dismissed.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The ruling came after similar cases in Michigan and Georgia were dismissed by the courts and a special prosecutor dropped a federal case in late 2024 that charged Trump with conspiring to overturn the 2020 election.—
Jacques Billeaud,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The Treasury Department has asserted that those special coins fall outside the prohibition on living presidents appearing on money.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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But commemorative coins are exempt from the prohibition.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Verb
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In recent months security forces have killed a string of top Maoists and the rank-and-file are laying down their weapons.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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At the same time that the GKN situation was unraveling, the rupture of a chemical tank containing a different chemical mixture killed 11 people at a paper mill in Washington state.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The nurses refused to increase her morphine.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The fund sparked widespread condemnation and a standoff between the White House and Congress, with Senate Republicans refusing to pass an immigration enforcement spending bill unless the fund was limited or scrapped.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Veto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veto. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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