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as in denied
to be unwilling to grant
the committee disapproved the proposal to allow casino gambling in the state
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as in refused
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
disapproved the first set of blueprints submitted by the firm
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Recent Examples of disapproved
Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
In February 2025, 50% approved and 41% disapproved.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
The recommendation was disapproved in 2021 by then-Police Commissioner Dermot Shea, according to court papers.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
Comparatively, 63% disapproved of ICE's work, and of those who did so, 70% were independent voters.
—Dominik Dausch, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Jan. 2026
Just 36% of voters approved of how ICE was handling its job; 63% disapproved.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
Business owners and executives who disapproved of the tariffs said their companies were hamstrung by higher prices for inputs, lower product demand, supply chain shortages and a reluctance to hire or invest due to uncertainty over trade deals and a prolonged government shutdown.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
About 42% of voters who identified as Hispanic approved, while 26% disapproved.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Kelly's parents reportedly disapproved of the union, and she was forced to break off the engagement.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
Strong majorities disapproved of both his job performance and his administration’s immigration policies.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
In February 2025, 50% approved and 41% disapproved.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
The recommendation was disapproved in 2021 by then-Police Commissioner Dermot Shea, according to court papers.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
Comparatively, 63% disapproved of ICE's work, and of those who did so, 70% were independent voters.
—Dominik Dausch, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Jan. 2026
Just 36% of voters approved of how ICE was handling its job; 63% disapproved.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
Business owners and executives who disapproved of the tariffs said their companies were hamstrung by higher prices for inputs, lower product demand, supply chain shortages and a reluctance to hire or invest due to uncertainty over trade deals and a prolonged government shutdown.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
About 42% of voters who identified as Hispanic approved, while 26% disapproved.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Kelly's parents reportedly disapproved of the union, and she was forced to break off the engagement.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disapproved
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More than 300 district judges in Minnesota and elsewhere have so far rejected the government’s mandatory detention policies, ordering detainees released or granted bond hearings.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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That happened recently in Kansas City – where voters rejected a new stadium – and Philadelphia, where the team reversed its decision to build the arena near the city’s Chinatown.—
Gidon Jakar,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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Trump subsequently condemned the image but refused to apologize.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Prior to her death, Phillips had refused meals over multiple days while in the Tarrant County Jail.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Board of Directors denied Buchanan's reappointment to a full five-year term last October.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Hubbard denied the students' accusations.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Trump has also, thus far, declined meeting Pahlavi, who has lived in Washington since his family’s exile in 1979.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, pathways responsible for synthesizing certain B vitamins declined, suggesting the community was reallocating its biochemical resources rather than simply increasing activity across the board.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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Decisions were made by his staffers in his name that, while politically objectionable to those on the other side, were not inherently irrational.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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That summer, the NYAG’s general counsel finally found an objectionable line in one of Goldis’s blog posts, titled Free to Ban.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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Transparency instead of testing Where the vetoed SB 1047 would have mandated safety testing and kill switches for AI systems, the new law focuses on disclosure.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Those of us who volunteered for his campaign felt discouraged, yet hopeful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
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Students become discouraged, fail courses, drop classes, or take longer to complete their degrees than expected.—
Andrea Mays,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
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Its old building, constructed in 1939 for the Social Security Board, needed expensive renovations; reportedly had ancient, faulty wiring; was far too big; and was generally unsuitable for modern journalism.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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The list of skilled talent deemed unsuitable by the coaching staff since the spring of 2024 includes the list above, married to names like Jeff Skinner and Viktor Arvidsson, all of whom were found wanting.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Disapproved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disapproved. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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