1
as in to reject
to be unwilling to grant
the committee disapproved the proposal to allow casino gambling in the state
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as in to refuse
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
disapproved the first set of blueprints submitted by the firm
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Recent Examples of disapprove
This is what our poll found, 33 percent approved, 66 percent disapproved.
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ABC News, 3 May 2026
As with Kosovo, the House and Senate did not ultimately agree to either approve or disapprove of the president’s actions in support of the UN and NATO over the operation’s 222 days.
—Jasmine Farrier, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
The poll found more than 72% of whites, Blacks and Latinos strongly disapproved of ICE and CBP tactics, as did 70% of residents citywide, 92% of Democrats, 68% of independents and 62% of those with a household member who works in public safety.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Pluralities disapprove of Healey’s handling of taxes (41%) and roads and bridges (41%).
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 3 May 2026
As with Kosovo, the House and Senate did not ultimately agree to either approve or disapprove of the president’s actions in support of the UN and NATO over the operation’s 222 days.
—Jasmine Farrier, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
The poll found more than 72% of whites, Blacks and Latinos strongly disapproved of ICE and CBP tactics, as did 70% of residents citywide, 92% of Democrats, 68% of independents and 62% of those with a household member who works in public safety.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Pluralities disapprove of Healey’s handling of taxes (41%) and roads and bridges (41%).
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disapprove
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The court rejected the argument, concluding that a prospective rate hearing — unlike that on the response time — would be considered contested and the utility would have the opportunity to challenge the finding of imprudence then.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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The legislation passed with broad bipartisan support in the Senate, but some Republicans rejected the bill, opposing earmarking millions more to maintain the fortified Capitol and equip it with the staff necessary to keep the screenings going.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But when the symptoms refused to fade, an MRI revealed something far worse.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Others rely on patience, research, and the fact that the ground itself refuses to be reduced to one easy headline.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Officials said that after Cooper’s arrest, the first victim, a runaway, was crying hysterically and denied any involvement in prostitution.—
Samantha Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Agresta denied news reports about the sloths dying from the cold, instead pinning the cause on viral infections, Inside Climate News said.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Bass defended her administration’s handling of homelessness, pointing to declining homelessness counts and the city’s Inside Safe program, while criticizing Raman’s record on police hiring and past votes against some encampment enforcement measures near schools and other sensitive sites.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Spatola and his legal team declined to comment immediately after the verdict.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
7 May 2026
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“Disapprove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disapprove. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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