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to reject by or as if by a vote
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Recent Examples of vetoed
David Wickert, AJC.com, 19 May 2026
Leaving Polis off the guest list of a recent governors’ dinner at the White House was the latest slap in the face of many that include rescinded federal grants, a vetoed water bill, rejected disaster fund requests, and the loss of two federal agencies.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Transparency instead of testing Where the vetoed SB 1047 would have mandated safety testing and kill switches for AI systems, the new law focuses on disclosure.
—ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2025
Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The judge did not rule on whether the controversial project, vetoed by the National Commission of Patrimony and Architecture, was legal.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026
Past attempts to address pregnancy leave had been vetoed by governors Jerry Brown and Newsom.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
During a meeting last June, Scott vetoed Wyrick’s resolution, then called for a vote on the confirmation of Fire Chief Delphone Hubbard as the new city manager shortly thereafter.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 8 May 2026
Douglas had vetoed similar legislation the previous year, expressing concerns over the language.
—USA Today, 6 May 2026
The deferral until the June 2 County Commission meeting is the latest delay in a showdown vote on a project that in February was vetoed by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
Last month, the possible 2028 presidential hopeful vetoed a bill that had passed the state legislature with the support of all but one lawmaker.
—Tyler Lamensky, Washington Post, 4 May 2026
The mayor at the time, Dean Koldenhoven, vetoed the buyout, calling it insulting to Muslims.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Adjective
The vetoed money is just part of the more than $300 million in state spending Kemp blocked to help pay for a significant income tax cut lawmakers passed on the final day of the legislative session.
—David Wickert, AJC.com, 19 May 2026
Leaving Polis off the guest list of a recent governors’ dinner at the White House was the latest slap in the face of many that include rescinded federal grants, a vetoed water bill, rejected disaster fund requests, and the loss of two federal agencies.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Transparency instead of testing Where the vetoed SB 1047 would have mandated safety testing and kill switches for AI systems, the new law focuses on disclosure.
—ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Minneapolis City Council voted against reappointing Community Safety Commissioner Toddrick Barnette, but the mayor vetoed the move, and councilors failed to override the mayor.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The judge did not rule on whether the controversial project, vetoed by the National Commission of Patrimony and Architecture, was legal.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026
Past attempts to address pregnancy leave had been vetoed by governors Jerry Brown and Newsom.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
During a meeting last June, Scott vetoed Wyrick’s resolution, then called for a vote on the confirmation of Fire Chief Delphone Hubbard as the new city manager shortly thereafter.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 8 May 2026
Douglas had vetoed similar legislation the previous year, expressing concerns over the language.
—USA Today, 6 May 2026
The deferral until the June 2 County Commission meeting is the latest delay in a showdown vote on a project that in February was vetoed by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
Last month, the possible 2028 presidential hopeful vetoed a bill that had passed the state legislature with the support of all but one lawmaker.
—Tyler Lamensky, Washington Post, 4 May 2026
The mayor at the time, Dean Koldenhoven, vetoed the buyout, calling it insulting to Muslims.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vetoed
Verb
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That lawsuit was dismissed in December.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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For business leaders and investors, the May 20 vote should not be dismissed as symbolic diplomacy.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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California officials have flatly refused.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Since 2008, Medicare has refused to reimburse hospitals for the additional cost of treating many infections that develop after admission.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Two suspects and three adults were killed at the Islamic Center of San Diego, San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl told reporters.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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The state-run Anadolu Agency said the 37-year-old suspect in the latest attack, identified as Metin O, allegedly shot and killed his wife in a street before firing from his car at a restaurant, killing its owner and an employee.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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“Vetoed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vetoed. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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