as in ban
an order that something not be done or used
management's veto of our suggestion about allowing casual dress on Fridays
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as in to dismiss
to reject by or as if by a vote
my husband quickly vetoed my suggestion that we adopt the stray dog
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Recent Examples of veto
Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
Since Springfield is adjourning before then, any revenue ideas that need state buy-in may not be negotiated until the fall veto session at the earliest, meaning discussions would have to happen concurrently with the city’s 2026 budget process.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 30 May 2025
That includes Wicks’ own proposal seeking federal approval to qualify some housing services as Medi-Cal benefits, a $40 million endeavor that Newsom previously vetoed.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
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Mary Jo Cain Reis, who says her father, of Cocoa Beach, was a victim of medical negligence, is already talking to the lawmakers to garner support for an override of the veto.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
Since Springfield is adjourning before then, any revenue ideas that need state buy-in may not be negotiated until the fall veto session at the earliest, meaning discussions would have to happen concurrently with the city’s 2026 budget process.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Verb
The other three bills vetoed Thursday sought to require that licensed drivers ride in and monitor autonomous commercial vehicles; eliminate copayments for health services in state prisons; and stop surprise bills from ambulance services not covered by passengers’ health insurance.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 30 May 2025
That includes Wicks’ own proposal seeking federal approval to qualify some housing services as Medi-Cal benefits, a $40 million endeavor that Newsom previously vetoed.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veto
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Supreme Court rejects challenge to Maryland's assault weapons ban Supreme Court lets Trump end program protecting Haitians, Venezuelans, others Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn is a politics reporter for CBSNews.com.—
Melissa Quinn
June 9,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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The 2025 travel ban echoes policies from Trump’s first term and extends their scope.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Congressional Republicans, many of whom had also grown annoyed with Musk over the last few months, have largely dismissed the billionaire’s fiery opposition to the bill.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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For example, recent reports about the potential for automotive production to be curtailed due to rare earth mineral shortages should not be dismissed.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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The video was published by her mother, Lia Llanes, a U.S. permanent resident living in Miami, in one of the several Facebook groups where Cubans are discussing the new prohibitions.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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Under the Endangered Species Act, animals that are listed in danger of extinction are given protections — like the protection of critical habitat and prohibitions on hunting — and recovery plans.—
Clark Corbin,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2025
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The California Department of Justice will investigate a fatal shooting by Los Angeles Police Department officers under a law that empowers the state attorney general to probe police shootings of unarmed people — despite the LAPD saying the man killed Tuesday was holding a gun.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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In a separate development, Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 26 people late Tuesday and into Wednesday, according to hospital officials.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 June 2025
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The second doctor refused to admit her so more tests could be done.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
13 June 2025
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The Mullahs in Tehran refused to dismantle their nuclear program.—
Anna Commander
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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“Veto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veto. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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