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
Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
His previous political power was shaky, and left him with a weak presidential veto, which was repeatedly overturned by the National Congress in his first two years in office.
—NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
North Carolina state legislators last week approved a new congressional map designed to boost Republicans’ chances of picking up a House seat, which the state’s GOP governor does not have the ability to veto.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Nationwide, La Libertad Avanza increased its seats in the lower house from 37 to 64, positioning Milei to more easily defend his vetoes and executive decrees that have defined his economic agenda.
—Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
His previous political power was shaky, and left him with a weak presidential veto, which was repeatedly overturned by the National Congress in his first two years in office.
—NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
But even if general manager Brian Cashman is able to orchestrate a trade for Skubal, Klapisch believes principal owner Hal Steinbrenner will veto it over the cost, which could include a $350 million contract extension for the pitcher.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
North Carolina state legislators last week approved a new congressional map designed to boost Republicans’ chances of picking up a House seat, which the state’s GOP governor does not have the ability to veto.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veto
Noun
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And in May, the Supreme Court allowed the Administration to enforce a ban on transgender people from serving in the military.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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While county voters have previously rejected candidates who ran on culture war issues such as promoting book bans in schools or alleging election fraud, those who ran on platforms opposing zoning changes or apartment development had still found success at the polls in recent years.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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On Wednesday, in documents obtained by Rolling Stone, a California superior court judge overseeing the lawsuit ruled in favor of Kardashian and the anti-SLAPP motion, effectively dismissing the other Cantu’s lawsuit, though the judge left open the possibility of an appeal.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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This company’s approach to pest control begins with a philosophy that dismisses the business-as-usual assumptions.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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No prohibition had been announced, but they would never be allowed to join a guild.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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In Margaret Atwood’s chilling dystopian novel, The Handmaid’s Tale, the founders of the Republic of Gilead legislate a blanket prohibition on women’s employment and the seizure of their personal savings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Four people were killed over a four-day period in crashes on Arkansas highways, according to preliminary Arkansas State Police reports.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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The world’s diplomats must refuse to seat or recognise Min Aung Hlaing or his representatives at any summit or ministerial meeting.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Some of the girls were hired as servants in the homes of higher-status Burghers, though Rustin refused on principle to consider it.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Veto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veto. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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