as in dismissal
treatment that is deliberately unfriendly
he tolerated the snubs from his in-laws because the holidays come but once a year, thankfully
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1
as in to reject
to deliberately ignore or treat rudely
the snob in town always snubbed anyone she thought was beneath her
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as in to disdain
to show contempt for
a social set that snubs anyone below their income bracket
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Recent Examples of snub
Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
The 2025 Country Music Association Awards nominations have been revealed, and there are, of course, some snubs and surprises.
—Marcus K. Dowling, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Lynette Rice, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
While the Irish Open was snubbed from this latest National Open status upgrade wave, the golf-mad nation’s key event remains a highlight on the DP World Tour calendar, with venues that as usual stir a bit of wanderlust among golf travelers.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Share Who were this year's snubs and surprises?
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
The 2025 Country Music Association Awards nominations have been revealed, and there are, of course, some snubs and surprises.
—Marcus K. Dowling, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Unfortunately, the drama from Taylor Sheridan was snubbed by the Emmys this year, though Thornton did score a Golden Globe nomination for his role as Tommy.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
While the Irish Open was snubbed from this latest National Open status upgrade wave, the golf-mad nation’s key event remains a highlight on the DP World Tour calendar, with venues that as usual stir a bit of wanderlust among golf travelers.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snub
Noun
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Trump has also long been at odds with Kimmel and other late night hosts, calling for their dismissals.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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By contrast, that would be protected by the Delaware UPEPA and give the journalist a path to quick dismissal of that lawsuit.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In July 2007, he was traded to the Atlanta Braves after rejecting an eight-year, $140 million contract extension.—
Taylor Millard,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Ukrainians overwhelmingly reject ceding territory.—
Oleksandra Matviichuk,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kleinfeld disdains the concept of work-life separation.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
22 Aug. 2025
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Even Netflix’s content factory is now licensing the very YouTube creators whom audiences once disdained as amateurs.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
17 July 2025
Noun
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There was a unilateral rebuff toward the idea that the industry is experiencing a drummer shortage in general.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The early portion of the bout saw FTR isolate Christian Cage, using their trademark teamwork and heel tactics to cut him off from his partner.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Smikle pointed to social media as a reason for some of the shifts, which has isolated views and beliefs at both ends of the political spectrum.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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My wife constantly disrespects me.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Angry Wave Sumrall suggested that Northwestern disrespected New Orleans when the Wildcats declined the Green Wave’s request to wear all-white uniforms without logos, like the 2005 Tulane team did in its first game after being displaced by Hurricane Katrina.—
Brett Martel,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After multiple rejections from the auto dealership, Kim had to get creative again.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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The sting of rejection or criticism is universal.—
Susanne Biro,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Symptoms progress to stiff neck and seizures, as well as cognitive symptoms, like confusion and hallucinations.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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There was frost on the inside of the windows, clothes stiff on the floor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Snub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snub. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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