as in dismissal
treatment that is deliberately unfriendly
he tolerated the snubs from his in-laws because the holidays come but once a year, thankfully
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1
as in to reject
to deliberately ignore or treat rudely
the snob in town always snubbed anyone she thought was beneath her
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as in to disdain
to show contempt for
a social set that snubs anyone below their income bracket
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Recent Examples of snub
Colson Thayer, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Aides say that in Mr. Trump’s mind, that perceived snub was a great endorsement, proof that General Caine has no specific loyalty to the previous administration.
—Eric Schmitt, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Notably, David Oyelowo was snubbed in the Best Actor category and Ava DuVernay did not receive a Director nomination for Best Picture nominee Selma.
—Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Despite the snub, Anderson has been making the rounds on the red carpet in recent months.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Aides say that in Mr. Trump’s mind, that perceived snub was a great endorsement, proof that General Caine has no specific loyalty to the previous administration.
—Eric Schmitt, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Verb
It is nominated for Best Picture, Best Director (for James Mangold), Best Actor (for Chalamet), among other categories — however, it was snubbed for Best Original Song.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Notably, David Oyelowo was snubbed in the Best Actor category and Ava DuVernay did not receive a Director nomination for Best Picture nominee Selma.
—Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snub
Noun
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The defendants will answer Gastineau’s complaint and motion for its dismissal.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, judges in separate cases have ordered officials at the National Labor Relations Board and Merit Systems Protection Board to be reinstated after similar dismissals, signaling continued legal battles over Trump’s authority to reshape independent agencies.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Supreme Court Justice Roberts rejects Trump’s call for impeaching a judge who ruled against his deportation plans.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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This idea of spreading the games out as widely as possible was rejected by Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois on Real Madrid TV after Saturday’s win at Villarreal.—
Dermot Corrigan,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Unfortunately, Putin, and now Trump, openly disdain international rules of law.—
Trudy Rubin,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Trump and Vance indeed appear to disdain close alliances, favoring an America First approach to the world.—
Donald Heflin,
The Conversation,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Series two, like its predecessor, suggests that a balanced approach is not about completely isolating work from life, but rather about establishing a dynamic interplay between the two.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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This has hallmarks of emotional abuse — non-physical behaviors meant to isolate, control and frighten.—
R. Eric Thomas,
The Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The position of running back has been thoroughly disrespected by NFL decision makers for much of the last decade.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The trio are far from the first tourists to disrespect the Baroque water feature, which was completed in 1762, despite the many signs around it indicating the penalties for attempting to enter or drink the water.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Apparently undeterred by Greenland and Denmark’s rejection of his advances, Trump has repeatedly returned to the subject of the U.S.′ claim of ownership.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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Black women business owners who apply for funding face a 3x higher rejection rate than that of white business owners according to recent data.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But the administration's efforts to abolish federal agencies authorized by Congress are likely to meet the same fate as their attempts to stiff USAID contractors.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Bill is a great character, all stiff back and prissiness.—
Laurie Hertzel,
Boston Herald,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Our protagonist, Jeff, hates romance reality shows with as much passion as his girlfriend adores them.—
Randy McMullen,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Some fans are slamming the cover, which partially explains why companies hate leaks.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Snub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snub. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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