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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
Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
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the guest list of a recent governors’ dinner at the White House was the latest slap in the face of many that include rescinded federal grants, a vetoed water bill, rejected disaster fund requests, and the loss of two federal agencies.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
Arkansas Online, 6 June 2026
Trump has vetoed just two measures so far in his second term.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 4 June 2026
It was vetoed, the override failed, and Chicago entered another summer with the same insufficient tools as the last.
—Desmon Yancy, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
The police cuts proposal drew a rebuke from Larry Calderone, head of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association, the city’s largest police union, on Monday, and Wu has vetoed Council public safety cuts to police and fire in recent years.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
DeSantis last year also vetoed funding to study eliminating property taxes.
—Lawrence Mower Herald, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
On Tuesday, Polis also vetoed House Bill 1236, which would've reformed parts of the state's arbitration rules, and Senate Bill 146, which sought to curb the distribution of single-use serviceware by restaurants and delivery services.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Last spring, the mayor vetoed the budget adopted by the council, and an override ended up being necessary.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
To protect their own interests, Russia and China in April vetoed a UN Security Council resolution to reopen the Strait.
—Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Adjective
The vetoed bills aimed to create a regulated retail market, new oversight bodies, public health and equity programs, and a rollout schedule for licensing, regulations, and enforcement.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
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
Her bill directing the state Publicity and Parks Commission to develop a plan to create a Louisiana Purchase State Park passed but was vetoed by Rockefeller.
—Arkansas Online, 6 June 2026
Trump has vetoed just two measures so far in his second term.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 4 June 2026
It was vetoed, the override failed, and Chicago entered another summer with the same insufficient tools as the last.
—Desmon Yancy, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
The police cuts proposal drew a rebuke from Larry Calderone, head of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association, the city’s largest police union, on Monday, and Wu has vetoed Council public safety cuts to police and fire in recent years.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
DeSantis last year also vetoed funding to study eliminating property taxes.
—Lawrence Mower Herald, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
On Tuesday, Polis also vetoed House Bill 1236, which would've reformed parts of the state's arbitration rules, and Senate Bill 146, which sought to curb the distribution of single-use serviceware by restaurants and delivery services.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Last spring, the mayor vetoed the budget adopted by the council, and an override ended up being necessary.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
To protect their own interests, Russia and China in April vetoed a UN Security Council resolution to reopen the Strait.
—Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vetoed
Adjective
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Eight were transported to a local hospital and four refused transport.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Verb
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In a 55-page decision, a superior court judge has dismissed significant portions of a lawsuit filed by the former Chief Human Resources Officer of Boston Water and Sewer, including all claims against the Herald, alleging she was fired as part of a wide-ranging conspiracy.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
14 June 2026
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All of which spilled into public view at the City Council meeting, with commissioners claiming that, after numerous meetings, the mayor’s office dismissed their concerns and recommendations for this particular reappointment to the board.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Verb
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All 12 people on board, including 11 skydivers and a pilot, were killed in the incident, authorities said.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Air Force officials did not immediately identify the eight people killed or explain why there were more people aboard than the bomber’s standard crew complement.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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“Vetoed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vetoed. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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