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
Ariel Okin, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
The list of turndowns for Globes hosts has been high in recent years.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
Alana Semuels, Time, 28 July 2025
The Knicks were turned down on several requests for permission to interview rival coaches for to replace Thibodeau.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 28 July 2025
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Noun
Less than a two-hour drive from New York City, the 30-room luxury hotel does not skimp on the details, from the immaculate turndown service to the excellent culinary program led by Executive Chef Roel Alcudia.
—Ariel Okin, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
The list of turndowns for Globes hosts has been high in recent years.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
Lately, Cost and her staff have gotten used to turning down these requests.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 28 July 2025
The Knicks were turned down on several requests for permission to interview rival coaches for to replace Thibodeau.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turndown
Noun
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The problem with this type of refusal is that a cat-and-mouse gambit is likely to ensue.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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His refusal to run scrambles the GOP field and gives Ossoff breathing room in what was expected to be the marquee race of the cycle.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
Verb
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The ad has been slammed by some online as a Nazi-like pro-eugenics racist propaganda, while others have cheered the company and actress for refusing to apologize in the wake of social media outrage, which many view as a bad-faith take on something that’s meant to be playful.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
31 July 2025
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Yet, despite urgent calls to evacuate, numerous passengers fumble with overhead compartments, refusing to leave their carry-ons behind.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Still on a minutes limit, Brink played 12 minutes, registering two steals and three blocks, including a monster rejection on the All-Star Williams in the fourth quarter.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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The protesters gathered in response to the Senate's rejection of two resolutions introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, an Independent, to block an arms deal to Israel.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Israel has strongly rejected claims that the country is perpetuating a genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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If any other construction would render the clause inoperative, that is an additional reason for rejecting such other construction, and for adhering to the obvious meaning.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The denial cited documentation that the nickname was used to refer to New York decades before Batman was created.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
24 July 2025
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Judge Robin Rosenberg, in her denial of that petition, said that an unrelated ruling in 2020 by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held that a district court does not have the power to unseal grand jury records in instances not covered by the criminal procedure rule.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Brown-Forman's sales declined 5% in the 2025 fiscal year, partly due to ongoing tariff disputes.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Though the state gained thousands of new residents in 2023, most Wisconsin counties are expected to face declining populations by 2050, according to a January report from the Wisconsin Department of Administration.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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The Texas House on Thursday passed up the opportunity to honor the life and memory of former Austin Mayor and Texas Comptroller Carole Keeton.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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In addition to Gold Phoenix and Atitlan being scratched Sunday morning, defending Read champion Johannes passed up a chance to race Sunday and ships out this week to run back east.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
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“Turndown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turndown. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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