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
Nikoel Hytrek,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
The European Commission froze billions of euros in funds for Hungary in response to democratic backsliding led by Orbán, and concern lingers about the damage that can be done when one unhappy government insists on wielding its veto.
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ABC News,
15 June 2026
Heather Merrick,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
Last week, following the House passage of its new Transparency bill, state Auditor Diana DiZoglio blasted Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) and other House members, also calling on Healey to veto the bill.
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Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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Noun
The 2025 Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act and the 2021 Climate and Equitable Jobs Act both passed in veto sessions after failing to advance in the spring.
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Nikoel Hytrek,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
The European Commission froze billions of euros in funds for Hungary in response to democratic backsliding led by Orbán, and concern lingers about the damage that can be done when one unhappy government insists on wielding its veto.
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ABC News,
15 June 2026
Verb
At the end of the day, Lamont’s record is signing the bills that the top 1% can tolerate, while vetoing the one that gives workers real power at the bargaining table.
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Heather Merrick,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
Last week, following the House passage of its new Transparency bill, state Auditor Diana DiZoglio blasted Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) and other House members, also calling on Healey to veto the bill.
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Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veto
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Pinterest, YouTube Kids, and messenger apps like WhatsApp are not included in the ban.
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The ban applied to regions under red heat wave alerts.
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The firms asked the judge to dismiss the case Wednesday, arguing Uber had failed to prove fraud.
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Delta denied this in its legal response, seeking to dismiss the case.
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This legislation aims to ease banking restrictions for state-legal cannabis businesses, which currently operate largely in cash due to federal prohibition.
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Trump promoted the prohibition on tolls on social media June 24.
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The mother of a man killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding his bike in Manhattan is demanding justice for her son.
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The one-two punch wreaked massive destruction throughout the region, killing at least 235 and wounding more than 4,300.
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While prosecution witnesses have refused to delineate between the Lachman and Palisades blazes, Haney has repeatedly described them as two distinct incidents that ignited days apart.
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After a May debate, Smullen refused to shake his opponent's hand.
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“Veto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veto. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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