as in prohibitions
an order that something not be done or used
management's veto of our suggestion about allowing casual dress on Fridays
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as in dismisses
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 vetoes
Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
If Johnston had vetoed any of the amendments, the council would have had an opportunity Monday to consider overriding any of those vetoes, but would have needed a supermajority to do so.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
That means the opposition could no longer have the necessary two-thirds of legislators’ votes to override presidential vetoes.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Nationwide, La Libertad Avanza increased its seats in the lower house from 37 to 64, positioning Milei to more easily defend his vetoes and executive decrees that have defined his economic agenda.
—Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
But after vetoes by successive Presidents, a literacy test wasn’t implemented until 1917, when Congress overrode Woodrow Wilson’s veto.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Newsom attributed several of the vetoes to a lack of state funds or capability.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Voters will ultimately decide if the governor pays a political price for any of these signings or vetoes.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
But DeWine kept the program as one of his 67 budget vetoes.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
Dana Afana, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Yet an administrator vetoes the plan, and the meeting’s start is uncaffeinated.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
The lack of vetoes signals Crowley's agreement that the board's changes strike the right note of protecting services for vulnerable residents while steering the county toward a more fiscally responsible future.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
If Johnston had vetoed any of the amendments, the council would have had an opportunity Monday to consider overriding any of those vetoes, but would have needed a supermajority to do so.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
That means the opposition could no longer have the necessary two-thirds of legislators’ votes to override presidential vetoes.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Nationwide, La Libertad Avanza increased its seats in the lower house from 37 to 64, positioning Milei to more easily defend his vetoes and executive decrees that have defined his economic agenda.
—Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
But after vetoes by successive Presidents, a literacy test wasn’t implemented until 1917, when Congress overrode Woodrow Wilson’s veto.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Newsom attributed several of the vetoes to a lack of state funds or capability.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Voters will ultimately decide if the governor pays a political price for any of these signings or vetoes.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
But DeWine kept the program as one of his 67 budget vetoes.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
If Duggan vetoes the ordinance, the council would have a week from the receipt of the veto to override it with a two-thirds majority vote — meaning at least six of the nine council members.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Yet an administrator vetoes the plan, and the meeting’s start is uncaffeinated.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vetoes
Noun
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Civil Code Section 4740 grandfathers rental prohibitions, while Section 4741 bans rental prohibitions and unreasonable restrictions.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Players can, subject to some prohibitions, gamble on sports other than the NFL.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This company’s approach to pest control begins with a philosophy that dismisses the business-as-usual assumptions.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Back in the present, Ron checks in with Natalie about her engagement, concerned about the way Tara dismisses her artistic passions and, even worse, forces her to add olives to everything.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Academic, attendance gains follow school cellphone bans New research suggests that school cellphone policies can lead to academic gains — but not necessarily right away.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Nov. 2025
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California recently joined a wave of states putting sweepstakes bans into law, and sweepstakes operators have yet to score notable courtroom victories against regulators.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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During a final confrontation, all of this comes to light, Josephine accidentally shoots and kills Irvine family friend Colin (Jay Ellis), and Peter not-so-accidentally shoots and kills Josephine.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Lately though, claims about the practice have grown, with viral videos and content creators claiming that exposing your blankets to freezing temperatures kills bacteria, banishes allergens, and more.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The place is decaying and strict, but Luna refuses to give in to its rules.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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But Chiles refuses to let anyone’s score define her.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Vetoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vetoes. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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