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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
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
After Governor Andy Beshear vetoed it, lawmakers overrode him just weeks ago.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed an effort to extend the pre-eviction filing notice period by 15 days, weeks after shooting down a similar measure that would have extended the period by 30 days.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 1 May 2026
According to Hargitay, series creator and longtime producer Dick Wolf vetoed the scene, opting instead for the near-kiss that aired — a decision Meloni did not agree with.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Unlike the first version of the bill that Kelly vetoed, the second piece of legislation included exemptions that would have allowed local governments to tax new construction and growth without counting against their spending limits.
—Matthew Kelly
updated April 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 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the guest list of a recent governors’ dinner at the White House was the latest slap in the face of many that include rescinded federal grants, a vetoed water bill, rejected disaster fund requests, and the loss of two federal agencies.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
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
After Governor Andy Beshear vetoed it, lawmakers overrode him just weeks ago.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed an effort to extend the pre-eviction filing notice period by 15 days, weeks after shooting down a similar measure that would have extended the period by 30 days.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 1 May 2026
According to Hargitay, series creator and longtime producer Dick Wolf vetoed the scene, opting instead for the near-kiss that aired — a decision Meloni did not agree with.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Unlike the first version of the bill that Kelly vetoed, the second piece of legislation included exemptions that would have allowed local governments to tax new construction and growth without counting against their spending limits.
—Matthew Kelly
updated April 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vetoed
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And that’s partly why Weltman dismissed coach Jamahl Mosley the day after the Magic were eliminated and also discussed Orlando’s roster needs — which, in his eyes, include more shooting and veteran help.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Adams dismissed this notion out of hand, with no small amount of hostility.—
New York Daily News,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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So far, Aoun has refused to engage in face-to-face discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding a complete halt to Israeli fire on the country.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Since officials in the Canary Islands refused to allow Hondius to dock in Tenerife, the boat will instead anchor offshore.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Once troopers arrived, Williams raised the firearm and pointed it toward police before Blanchette shot and killed her, the report said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Israeli attacks have killed nearly four hundred people since April 16th and Israel’s forces have continued to destroy villages and consolidate territorial gains in southern Lebanon.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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“Vetoed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vetoed. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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