as in dismissing
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 vetoing
Lamont saved them from themselves by vetoing that grant and several others.
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Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
Since taking office last year, Nawrocki has positioned himself as a main opponent of the influential prime minister, repeatedly vetoing laws proposed by the executive.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
In 2001, Ryan made the surprise move of vetoing legislation that aimed to guarantee motorcyclists the right to use hotels, restaurants and stores.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
The governor has walked a tightrope on the AI question, vetoing a bill last year that would have put strict limits on how AI chatbots can interact with children, and approving a much narrower proposal.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
This will almost certainly raise costs for nonsmokers—as outgoing governor Glenn Youngkin noted in vetoing the bill last year.
—Judge Glock, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Trump was accused of vetoing both bills for political reasons.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
While speaking at The New York Times' DealBook Summit on Wednesday, Berry directly called out Newsom for vetoing the Menopause Care Equity Act — AB 432 — for the second year in a row.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025
Arena employees are also allegedly hurt by the Stars, who are portrayed as vetoing annual bonuses.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
Since taking office last year, Nawrocki has positioned himself as a main opponent of the influential prime minister, repeatedly vetoing laws proposed by the executive.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
In 2001, Ryan made the surprise move of vetoing legislation that aimed to guarantee motorcyclists the right to use hotels, restaurants and stores.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
The governor has walked a tightrope on the AI question, vetoing a bill last year that would have put strict limits on how AI chatbots can interact with children, and approving a much narrower proposal.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
This will almost certainly raise costs for nonsmokers—as outgoing governor Glenn Youngkin noted in vetoing the bill last year.
—Judge Glock, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Trump was accused of vetoing both bills for political reasons.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
While speaking at The New York Times' DealBook Summit on Wednesday, Berry directly called out Newsom for vetoing the Menopause Care Equity Act — AB 432 — for the second year in a row.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025
Arena employees are also allegedly hurt by the Stars, who are portrayed as vetoing annual bonuses.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vetoing
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The high court order allows a lower court to consider dismissing his indictment.—
Mark Sherman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, the judge took the rare and drastic step of permanently dismissing all legal claims brought by Brigandi’s client, San Diego resident Joanne Couvrette, against her brothers in the winery dispute.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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In December 2025, Horan’s lawyer told him Prospect was refusing to defend him or pay any of his costs.—
Peter Elkind,
ProPublica,
9 Apr. 2026
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In the show’s second season, Mo (creator-star Mo Amer) finds himself in Mexico, facing down the immigration system while refusing to compromise his beliefs, ultimately risking everything to cross the border illegally in search of home.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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But last year a single pack was responsible for killing about 100 calves in less than seven months in the high ranchland of Sierra County north of Truckee, costing ranchers and the state millions and terrifying residents.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors, meanwhile, argue that Clancy carefully planned and plotted before allegedly killing her three children by sending her husband out of the house.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Vetoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vetoing. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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