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
His administration is expected to transform political dynamics within the European Union, where the former prime minister had upended the bloc by frequently vetoing key decisions, most recently concerning support for neighboring Ukraine.
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Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
His government is expected to transform political dynamics within the European Union, where the former prime minister had upended the bloc by frequently vetoing key decisions, most recently concerning support for neighboring Ukraine.
—CBS News, 9 May 2026
But vetoing the bill outright, rather than working to refine it, sends the wrong message — and leaves a gaping hole in protections that are urgently needed.
—Elliot Cosgrove, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Lamont saved them from themselves by vetoing that grant and several others.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 14 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
Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
His government is expected to transform political dynamics within the European Union, where the former prime minister had upended the bloc by frequently vetoing key decisions, most recently concerning support for neighboring Ukraine.
—CBS News, 9 May 2026
But vetoing the bill outright, rather than working to refine it, sends the wrong message — and leaves a gaping hole in protections that are urgently needed.
—Elliot Cosgrove, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Lamont saved them from themselves by vetoing that grant and several others.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 14 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vetoing
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Bangladesh was bowled out for 413 in its first innings, before taking a 27-run lead, dismissing Pakistan for 386 with offspinner Mehidy Hasan taking five wickets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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On Friday, Makary was privately dismissing the reports of his imminent ouster as false, those people said.—
Sarah Owermohle,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Strickland then mocked Chimaev for refusing to fight in the parking lot.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Baldoni later accused a trio of other insurers of breach of contract for refusing to cover litigation costs.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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Minutes later, Marrero slammed into Trainor's unmarked SUV, killing both men.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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His support of wolves, including a Mexican wolf breeding program on the Ladder Ranch in New Mexico, drew the ire of ranching organizations that were raising the alarm about wild wolves killing livestock.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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“Vetoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vetoing. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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