1
as in denial
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement
made a flat rejection of the charges against him
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as in refusal
an unwillingness to grant something asked for
the judge's swift rejection of the lawyer's request for a recess
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Recent Examples of rejection
Often, Battelle says, the rejections weren’t personal—the quota of VCs or entrepreneurs already might have been reached by the time someone signed up, for example.
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Grace Huckins, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2025
The rejection of Pence and other more traditional conservatives reflects the growth of Trump's influence in the GOP.
—Andrew Stanton, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
In the case of mourning doves, Wisconsin’s Natural Resources Board approved a hunt in 2000 after 30 years of debate and serial rejection of the idea.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2025
The champion quarterback said a steady stream of failures and rejections early in his sporting career helped turn him into a seven-time Super Bowl winner.
—Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
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Grace Huckins, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2025
The rejection of Pence and other more traditional conservatives reflects the growth of Trump's influence in the GOP.
—Andrew Stanton, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
In the case of mourning doves, Wisconsin’s Natural Resources Board approved a hunt in 2000 after 30 years of debate and serial rejection of the idea.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2025
The champion quarterback said a steady stream of failures and rejections early in his sporting career helped turn him into a seven-time Super Bowl winner.
—Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejection
Noun
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From claim denials to failure to cover hormone therapy treatments and low reimbursement for the time and care needed to treat perimenopause and menopause.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
24 Jan. 2025
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Navigating The Application Process With Help Applying for an H-1B visa is a multi-step process with rules and deadlines that must be followed to avoid delays or denials.—
Sophie Alcorn,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Pence declined to endorse Trump in 2024 following Trump's refusal to concede the 2020 election.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Southerners took Northern refusal to extend them insurance as proof of anti-Southern discrimination, helping to bolster a sectional identity.—
Justin Hawkins / Made by History,
TIME,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Textile discards make up a huge portion of landfills, so look for a way those clothes can be reused or recycled.—
Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
29 Nov. 2024
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When West discards, South knows West had two clubs, three trumps and surely no more than six diamonds (since East followed low-high on the high diamonds).—
Frank Stewart,
The Mercury News,
16 Nov. 2024
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His growth throughout the series is kind of the whole point of the show, from the social reject of the village to one of its most reliable and trustworthy warriors, beloved by all.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
29 Dec. 2024
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Instead of letting the weird baking mixes or seasonings go to waste, team up with your partner or roommates and make an Iron Chef style meal of the rejects.—
Grace McCarty,
SELF,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Senior Captain Cam Perry hit 2 free throws in the final seconds to seal the 14th win of the season for Olympia.—
Robert W Clark,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Tattle scored his second goal, tipping it in with one-half of a second to go, lifting the Huskies to a 2-1 victory over Quinnipiac in the first game of the CT Ice festival at Sacred Heart.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
25 Jan. 2025
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Oddly, however, the study has not dispelled arguments for the cull.—
Anna Russell,
The New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2025
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Coming not long after the overdue cull of lower quality, higher risk apps on Play Store, Google is also finally clamping down on sideloading.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Rejection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejection. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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