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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
Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Under Orban, Hungary has vetoed aid to Ukraine and sanctions on both Russia and Israel.
—Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
By the time Ambassador Martin authorized an evacuation, the only way out—since Martin had vetoed a proposal to put refugees on freighters and take them down the Saigon River to the coast (too demoralizing a spectacle)—was by helicopter.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
DeSantis vetoed the map originally approved by the Legislature and forced lawmakers back in special session to approve a map drawn up by his staff that eliminated a congressional district with a majority of Black residents.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
At the same time, Newsom vetoed another bill last year that would have banned PFAS from cookware, cleaning products and dental floss, among other products.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The Democratic governor vetoed House Bill 2372 on Wednesday, a day before lawmakers reconvened in Topeka for a two-day veto session.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
President Ronald Reagan vetoed the bill.
—Ryan Creps, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
The five bills the governor vetoed were House Bills 758, 975, 968 and 674, and Senate Bill 1359.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 9 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the guest list of a recent governors’ dinner at the White House was the latest slap in the face of many that include rescinded federal grants, a vetoed water bill, rejected disaster fund requests, and the loss of two federal agencies.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
After the council passed the measure, which would have required landlords to wait twice as long to file an eviction notice, Frey vetoed it.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Under Orban, Hungary has vetoed aid to Ukraine and sanctions on both Russia and Israel.
—Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
By the time Ambassador Martin authorized an evacuation, the only way out—since Martin had vetoed a proposal to put refugees on freighters and take them down the Saigon River to the coast (too demoralizing a spectacle)—was by helicopter.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
DeSantis vetoed the map originally approved by the Legislature and forced lawmakers back in special session to approve a map drawn up by his staff that eliminated a congressional district with a majority of Black residents.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
At the same time, Newsom vetoed another bill last year that would have banned PFAS from cookware, cleaning products and dental floss, among other products.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The Democratic governor vetoed House Bill 2372 on Wednesday, a day before lawmakers reconvened in Topeka for a two-day veto session.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
President Ronald Reagan vetoed the bill.
—Ryan Creps, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
The five bills the governor vetoed were House Bills 758, 975, 968 and 674, and Senate Bill 1359.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vetoed
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If Camarena completed the program, the charges would be dismissed.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
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Earlier, Lucknow got off to a poor start when Kagiso Rabada (1-54) dismissed Mitchell Marsh for 11.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Orbán, who refused to sever Hungary’s ties to Moscow following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has repeatedly obstructed European efforts to aid Kyiv.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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That year’s Republican National Convention filled its programming with second-raters (Scott Baio gave a prime-time speech), while Ted Cruz and other speakers refused to endorse Trump onstage; National Review famously published a special issue denouncing him.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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Five of the eight people arrested in connection with last year's Esparto explosion, which killed seven men, were arraigned in Yolo County court on Monday.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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In 2017, Judith organized a group of surviving twins to gather in Jerusalem, where a plaque was unveiled in honor of the twin children who were killed.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Vetoed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vetoed. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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