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as in rejected
to deliberately ignore or treat rudely
the snob in town always snubbed anyone she thought was beneath her
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as in disdained
to show contempt for
a social set that snubs anyone below their income bracket
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Recent Examples of snubbed
The franchise appears to be review proof; the sequel has been snubbed by many critics, but stellar audience scores are more than making up for the deficit, or at least so far.
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Most notably, Johnson snubbed Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur's handshake attempt after Chicago beat Green Bay 31-27 in the NFC Wild Card.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The Naismith consideration further strengthens the argument that Ejiofor was snubbed for one of the 15 spots on the Associated Press’ All-America teams.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Burke, a 6-foot-6, 259-pound defensive lineman, was surprisingly snubbed by the scouts who vote on the combine attendees.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
Despite those nods and solid reviews for his performance, Plemons was snubbed in the Oscars' Best Actor category.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
The two films’ dominance did mean other worthy nominees were largely snubbed of attention.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Its ride came to an abrupt end when eventual state runner-up Green Mountain snubbed it in the second round.
—Alissa Noe, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Noticeably snubbed, however, was Paul Mescal for his rendering of Shakespeare.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Most notably, Johnson snubbed Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur's handshake attempt after Chicago beat Green Bay 31-27 in the NFC Wild Card.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The Naismith consideration further strengthens the argument that Ejiofor was snubbed for one of the 15 spots on the Associated Press’ All-America teams.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Burke, a 6-foot-6, 259-pound defensive lineman, was surprisingly snubbed by the scouts who vote on the combine attendees.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
Despite those nods and solid reviews for his performance, Plemons was snubbed in the Oscars' Best Actor category.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
The two films’ dominance did mean other worthy nominees were largely snubbed of attention.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Its ride came to an abrupt end when eventual state runner-up Green Mountain snubbed it in the second round.
—Alissa Noe, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Noticeably snubbed, however, was Paul Mescal for his rendering of Shakespeare.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snubbed
Verb
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Tobolowsky previously rejected motions from other Gateway elders, ruling that the suit was not a religious issue and could be handled in secular court.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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My first preference was always the path of diplomacy, yet the regime continued their relentless quest for nuclear weapons and rejected every attempt at an agreement.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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In Sondheim’s body of work, Okrent searches for the autobiographical resonances that Sondheim himself mostly disdained.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Because that man is going out of his way to remind everyone why, exactly, he is universally disdained.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a Monday morning update, police said the incident was isolated and there is no ongoing threat to the community.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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This is not an issue of individual resilience but of a piecemeal approach to reform that has left doctors isolated.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Hybrid meetings often lead to awkward moments and deeper challenges regarding participation and inclusion, as remote workers may feel disrespected yet safer at home; executive coach Kim Scott offers strategies to foster inviting collaboration and equal participation for all team members.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 Apr. 2026
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Feeling disrespected, Parker launched itself on the Revenge Tour.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cilantro, a polarizing herb that’s either adored in Mexican, Southeast Asian, and Indian cuisines, or repulsed by those who detect a nauseating soapy taste.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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Nick is hired by a mafia don to confirm and then steal a priceless manuscript said to be Dante’s original Divine Comedy in his own hand, dragging Nick into an underworld he’s both repulsed by and complicit in.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The three shooters, conspiracy theorists who hated the police, were shot and killed by officers after a six-hour siege in the region of Wieambilla.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But certain airports are more hated than others.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Cavaliers led by as many as 36 points, but the Heat went on a third-quarter run to cut the deficit to 19 in the final seconds of the period.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Reduce the lot size, cut the square footage, and a house should cost less, supporters said.—
Mark Dee
March 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Iowans despised slavery, treasured 'radical experiment' Thirteen Iowans died and 141 were wounded in the rout of the Union forces at Wilson's Creek.—
Bill Steiden,
Des Moines Register,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Mujahedeen-e-Khalq is listed as a terrorist organization by Iran and is widely despised inside the country.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Snubbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snubbed. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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