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
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
What Sleep Tourism Actually Looks Like In 2026 Sleep tourism goes well beyond a fancy pillow menu or a turndown service.
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Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Unfortunately, Veesaar, the former Arizona and North Carolina big man, received terrible counsel and turned down massive NIL dollars next season to become … a second-round pick.
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Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
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Noun
Nightly turndown service includes a sweet treat from local bean-to-bar company, Pollinator Chocolate.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
What Sleep Tourism Actually Looks Like In 2026 Sleep tourism goes well beyond a fancy pillow menu or a turndown service.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
Verb
That’s why, in recent years, Green turned down opportunities to interview for managerial openings in other organizations.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Unfortunately, Veesaar, the former Arizona and North Carolina big man, received terrible counsel and turned down massive NIL dollars next season to become … a second-round pick.
—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turndown
Noun
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The Ducks have seven days to exercise their right of first refusal on the player, per the NHL collective bargaining agreement.
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Republican hardliners jammed up the House floor this week, in part because of congressional leadership's refusal to attach a version of the election bill, dubbed the SAVE America Act, to the National Defense Authorization Act.
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Wurth saw two more physicians who refused to discuss hormones before a urologist started her on estrogen gel, oral progesterone and a vaginal estrogen cream.
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The man had a gun and refused to drop it when ordered to by police, the sheriff said.
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Using basic academic terminology would place grants at risk of rejection or termination on political grounds.
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That persisted into 2026 amid disagreements over the Russian war on Ukraine, including Meloni’s rejection of a proposal by Britain and France to send European troops there following a possible ceasefire.
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Those seeking to stop the roundup reject almost all of the federal agencies’ claims, from the size of the herd to the notion that the horses cause ecological damage.
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While state studies have criticized the state’s education governance model, voters have rejected at least four attempts dating back to 1928 to reform the position.
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One reason Pharis has been so vocal online is to fight back against the shame and denial that drive so many to withhold their HIV status from others.
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Between 2016 and 2023, claim denials increased from 9% to 12%.
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After years of declining sales, American Girl dolls are seeing a resurgence.
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In May, during a tense commission meeting, a majority of commissioners declined to give her a raise after her first year on the job.
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That play effectively started once defender Tim Ream tracked down a goal kick near the half-line, then passed up to Tyler Adams for a nonchalant back-heel pass to Tillman.
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The oysters on the half shell are a favorite for Colby, while Megan never passes up the tagliatelle bolognese, especially when paired with a glass of Pinot Noir expertly selected by Nancy Smith.
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“Turndown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turndown. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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