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
Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
And the continued veto of retail marijuana legislation maintains a uniquely complex legal environment: recreational cannabis is legal to possess, but not to buy, and employers retain broad discretion in workplace policy.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
David M. Drucker, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
So if the mayor vetoes the legislation and there aren’t enough commissioners to override the veto, then fluoride stays in the water?
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Levine Cava has been foreshadowing her veto all week.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
And the continued veto of retail marijuana legislation maintains a uniquely complex legal environment: recreational cannabis is legal to possess, but not to buy, and employers retain broad discretion in workplace policy.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
But two-term presidents Bush and Obama each vetoed just 12.
—David M. Drucker, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
So if the mayor vetoes the legislation and there aren’t enough commissioners to override the veto, then fluoride stays in the water?
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veto
Noun
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On Tuesday, reports from China suggested that the country was mulling a ban or a reduction on the number of Hollywood films.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Behind closed doors, New York lawmakers are advancing a dangerous statewide mask ban.—
N. Goldberg,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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On March 4, the day the order to show cause was to be heard, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office dismissed the case.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Heyman dismissed fans on social media who have failed to give Rollins his flowers, saying he’s seen pro wrestlers fail in the ring and seen praise on social media for them while others spout nonsense while ignoring historical facts.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Reports earlier this week suggested Chinese officials had been contemplating a prohibition on Hollywood features, which would have dealt a major blow to entertainment companies struggling to rebuild after the pandemic and labor strikes.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Weiss said the prohibition was part of the city’s liquor ordinance.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Renee Moore worked near the building and relied on its daycare for her 6-month-old son Antonio Cooper Jr., who was among those killed.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Alhadeff's sister, 14-year-old Alyssa, was one of the 17 people killed in the 2018 Parkland high school massacre in South Florida.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Instead, block unwanted calls and messages and refuse to provide financial information in response to an unexpected request.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Noboa refused to recognize Maduro as the legitimate president of Venezuela after his staged 2024 election and is also committed to fighting criminal gangs with all available resources to restore peace and security in Ecuador.—
Chris Massaro,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Veto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veto. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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