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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 vetoed
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
Jenny Porter Tilley, Indianapolis Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The provision was originally part of Senate Bill 25-86, a more sweeping set of social media regulations that Polis vetoed last year.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
On March 11, Frey vetoed a similar 60-day notice requirement that had been approved by the Minneapolis City Council, which would have doubled the city’s 30-day notice requirement.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2026
His first proposal, which allowed just 30 minutes' notice of temporary teen curfews ordered by police, was vetoed by Mayor Johnson.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Hungarian leader previously ceased diesel shipments to Ukraine and vetoed a new round of EU sanctions against Russia.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
In retaliation, Orbán has vetoed a major $106 billion EU loan to cover Ukraine's military and economic needs for two years.
—Lorne Cook The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
The two-term governor seeking reelection could have signed the bill, vetoed the bill, vetoed specific line items in the bill, or let the cuts become law without his signature.
—Idaho Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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the guest list of a recent governors’ dinner at the White House was the latest slap in the face of many that include rescinded federal grants, a vetoed water bill, rejected disaster fund requests, and the loss of two federal agencies.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
Kentucky law passes, even after Beshear's veto After lawmakers passed the House bill, which also banned Medicaid funds from going toward hormone therapy and gender reassignment surgery, Beshear vetoed it.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, Indianapolis Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The provision was originally part of Senate Bill 25-86, a more sweeping set of social media regulations that Polis vetoed last year.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
On March 11, Frey vetoed a similar 60-day notice requirement that had been approved by the Minneapolis City Council, which would have doubled the city’s 30-day notice requirement.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2026
His first proposal, which allowed just 30 minutes' notice of temporary teen curfews ordered by police, was vetoed by Mayor Johnson.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Hungarian leader previously ceased diesel shipments to Ukraine and vetoed a new round of EU sanctions against Russia.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
In retaliation, Orbán has vetoed a major $106 billion EU loan to cover Ukraine's military and economic needs for two years.
—Lorne Cook The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
The two-term governor seeking reelection could have signed the bill, vetoed the bill, vetoed specific line items in the bill, or let the cuts become law without his signature.
—Idaho Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vetoed
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In February, the judge overseeing the case dismissed several claims against the bank, but let stand two others.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Far too often, symptoms such as fatigue, swelling, shortness of breath and nerve pain are misdiagnosed or dismissed.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the process, the Bulls refused to shut down players such as center Jalen Smith, who finally was shut down for the season this week after reaggravating a calf injury once again in Wednesday’s game.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The woman refused any more information and was placed in the women’s ward.—
Kevin Foster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors argue that Duckett was a monster in disguise who abused the badge and brutally raped and killed Teresa before dumping her body in a lake.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Tariq’s father, Azim Khamisa, a businessman, forgave the young man who killed his son and has spent his life working to prevent youth violence.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Vetoed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vetoed. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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