1
as in denial
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement
made a flat rejection of the charges against him
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2
as in refusal
an unwillingness to grant something asked for
the judge's swift rejection of the lawyer's request for a recess
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Recent Examples of rejection
The organ seemed to function as well as a human kidney transplant, and the doctors did not see any signs of rejection.
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Nadia Kounang, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
Comey could argue a lack of intent to convey a violent message as opposed to a political rejection of Trump.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
Such wiffle-waffling creates a painful cycle of hope followed by disappointment and rejection.
—Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Nonetheless, Sheinbaum’s rejection of Trump’s troop proposal seemed to some observers here an uncharacteristically nuance-free reaction from a leader who, despite her leftist activist pedigree, has earned a reputation as a pragmatic interlocutor with the mercurial U.S. president.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
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Nadia Kounang, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
Comey could argue a lack of intent to convey a violent message as opposed to a political rejection of Trump.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
Such wiffle-waffling creates a painful cycle of hope followed by disappointment and rejection.
—Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Nonetheless, Sheinbaum’s rejection of Trump’s troop proposal seemed to some observers here an uncharacteristically nuance-free reaction from a leader who, despite her leftist activist pedigree, has earned a reputation as a pragmatic interlocutor with the mercurial U.S. president.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejection
Noun
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But the station’s website posted a story on Levine’s All-Star Game report that had no byline and no mention of the Cubs’ denial.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Olson said that the school’s denial did not comply with the law.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Despite battlefield advances, Putin has reportedly agreed in principle to begin drafting a peace framework following a two-hour call with U.S. President Donald Trump, who has voiced frustration over Putin’s refusal to engage with Kyiv directly and recent large-scale Russian attacks.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Her refusal to be anything other than fully, unapologetically herself.—
Skye P. Marshall,
IndieWire,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The discards soon ended up in a massive tank that mimics a cow’s digestion — minus the release of gassy byproducts — where they were turned into compost and renewable energy.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2025
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The Nigerian firm’s approach reduces plastic pollution and increases reliable employment for waste pickers while promoting sustainability by turning discards into useful elements.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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The modern reject rejects the academic consensus on everything from the science of vaccines to the benefits of free trade.—
Zack Beauchamp,
Vox,
12 Mar. 2025
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Still, the rejects are legion: Amy Sedaris, Tiffany Haddish, Jim Carrey, Nick Kroll, Aubrey Plaza, John Goodman, Geena Davis, Jennifer Aniston, Andrea Martin, Zach Galifianakis, Paul Reubens.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Fisher was at the heart of the comeback, hitting the game-tying free throw with seconds left in the fourth quarter to keep IMG alive.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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Baldwin never ended up spending a second in prison, nor even a full week before a jury in his own case last summer.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Spooking a shark or invading its space can disrupt natural behaviors, and when people are hurt, sharks often pay the price in bad press or even retaliatory culls.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Over the last year this campaign has reached new heights, with a cull of higher-risk Play Store apps, the promise of live threat detection, and a raft of new features dropping with Android 15.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
5 Nov. 2024
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“Rejection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejection. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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