snubbed

past tense of snub

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Recent Examples of snubbed This time around, even critics were convinced, joining in with libidinous fans to praise the blood-sucking second season, which was recently nominated for two Critics Choice Awards after being largely snubbed by voting bodies last year. Elaina Patton, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024 Shortlist snubs and surprises could be early indicators of which movies are building momentum and might be headed toward big Oscar hauls—and which movies might be snubbed on Oscar nominations morning. Conor Murray, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 However, Villeneuve was shockingly snubbed for best director, which many hope will be redeemed this time. Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024 In May 2023, Adams was snubbed when left off the list of Biden’s reelection surrogates. Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 4 Dec. 2024 Roman shook hands wit hall members of the Bloodline, but snubbed CM Punk. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 Last season, the Seminoles got snubbed from the four-team playoff despite their undefeated record. Chantz Martin, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024 Back in September, Wayne openly admitted that being snubbed for the Super Bowl halftime gig in his own city was deeply painful. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 23 Nov. 2024 Some fans theorize that Kraft is being snubbed from the HOF because of his previous scandals. Natasha Dye, People.com, 22 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snubbed
Verb
  • Kay’s particular diet was a recurring talking point on the show, with condiments such as ketchup and mayo among the foods that repulsed the TV voice of the Yankees.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Dexter is repulsed by the whole scene, and really who can blame him?
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Alice sometimes complained to Andrea that Gerry hated her.
    Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • His rule, however, was brutal, and he was hated and feared.
    N.T. Wright, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Despite barely being old enough to attend kindergarten, Cole was already cutting his teeth with a game that some have deemed to be the hardest of all time.
    Patricia Hernandez, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Averaging 20 points per game in December was not cutting it.
    Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • For years, Drake slighted Lamar in his music.
    Joe Mathews, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
  • As a result, they’re feeling slighted by the lack of appreciation and send a heated text your way.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • In the end, however, modernist design and an eye towards the future were ultimately scorned by the Nazi party.
    Alexandra Bregman, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Washington's social and media elite scorned their style.
    Brian Smith, arkansasonline.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Surprisingly, many fans seem to be intrigued rather than repelled by the dish.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The backpack repelled water, gave me easy access to my umbrella, and kept all my valuables dry.
    Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024

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“Snubbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snubbed. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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