as in refusal
an unwillingness to grant something asked for
the request to use the restroom was just a formality—I really didn't expect a turndown
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as in to refuse
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
I'm afraid that I will have to turn down your invitation
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Recent Examples of turndown
Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
The attention to detail at this hotel is off the charts—expect to have a copy of the newspaper and coffee (with your creamer of choice) at your door first thing in the morning, and a CBD/melatonin edible and tea at turndown service.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Alternately, Primack proposes that Chisholm ask for a one-time waiver from the NBA, gambling that the record sticker tag of the sale (which does not even include a stake in the Celtics' home arena, TD Garden) would probably dissuade the league's other owners from turning down such an agreement.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Guests can expect amenities such as 24-hour room service, daily housekeeping (including a turndown service), free Wi-Fi, and an outdoor pool.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
The attention to detail at this hotel is off the charts—expect to have a copy of the newspaper and coffee (with your creamer of choice) at your door first thing in the morning, and a CBD/melatonin edible and tea at turndown service.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
The late lawyer's daughter, Kim Kardashian, reportedly offered $15,000 to buy the family heirloom, but was turned down, according to the outlet.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Alternately, Primack proposes that Chisholm ask for a one-time waiver from the NBA, gambling that the record sticker tag of the sale (which does not even include a stake in the Celtics' home arena, TD Garden) would probably dissuade the league's other owners from turning down such an agreement.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turndown
Noun
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The White House has also banned The Associated Press from the press pool over its refusal to call the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America, a move the wire service has sued the administration over.—
Dominick Mastrangelo,
The Hill,
31 Mar. 2025
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Xcel ultimately gave Denver the first chance to buy the property, known as a right of first refusal.—
Thomas Gounley,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Oyer alleges she was fired by the Trump administration after refusing an order to intervene and help restore actor Mel Gibson's rights to possess a gun.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Acting Commissioner Michelle King resigned from her post after refusing to grant the requested access.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Rather than accepting these rejections, Green decided to self-publish.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Bibi believes this rejection of woke culture and equality is leading to a growing hatred among these young boys.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The company must take the job listing down and reject all the candidates that applied.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Trump even sought the UAW’s endorsement, a call that was soundly rejected.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Mar. 2025
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The emotional impact of losing a job often mirrors the stages of grief, as outlined by Kubler-Ross: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Isaac recorded his second denial moments later on AJ Johnson’s drive to the hoop and then another steal off Vukcevic.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But declining attendances now sees that held in February each year.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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North Little Rock police sought to charge Mary Lee Orsini with murder, but a grand jury declined to indict her -- and McArthur was credited with helping Orsini remain a free woman.—
Tony Holt,
Arkansas Online,
7 Apr. 2025
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Advertisement Watch: The White Lotus season 3 cast talks about what to expect Later in the episode, Laurie goes home with Aleksei, having passed up her chance with Valentin a couple episodes back, leaving Jaclyn an opening with the hunky wellness professional.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
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With a colorful floral rim and an adorably fluffy rabbit in the center of every dish, this set alone will bring unity to the tablescape—but the other items listed are impossible to pass up on.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Turndown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turndown. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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