1
as in to reject
to be unwilling to grant
the committee disapproved the proposal to allow casino gambling in the state
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2
as in to refuse
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
disapproved the first set of blueprints submitted by the firm
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Recent Examples of disapprove
Some fans inside the building appeared to disapprove of Swift's presence and promptly directed some loud boos at the music star.
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Chantz Martin, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
Per the Washington Post-Ipsos poll, 27% strongly approve of how Trump is handling his job — 39% strongly disapprove.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 23 Feb. 2025
For one, the latitude bestowed to Russell T. Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget, to review and adjust independent agencies’ budgets could come to bite if, for instance, the president disapproved of certain spending related to economists or other staff members.
—Colby Smith, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Monica Potts More Americans are disapproving of Trump According to 538’s presidential approval tracker, as of Feb. 19 at 12 p.m., 49.1 percent of Americans approve of the job Trump is doing as president, while 45.8 percent disapprove (a net approval rating of +3.3 points).
—Monica Potts, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2025
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Chantz Martin, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
Per the Washington Post-Ipsos poll, 27% strongly approve of how Trump is handling his job — 39% strongly disapprove.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 23 Feb. 2025
For one, the latitude bestowed to Russell T. Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget, to review and adjust independent agencies’ budgets could come to bite if, for instance, the president disapproved of certain spending related to economists or other staff members.
—Colby Smith, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Monica Potts More Americans are disapproving of Trump According to 538’s presidential approval tracker, as of Feb. 19 at 12 p.m., 49.1 percent of Americans approve of the job Trump is doing as president, while 45.8 percent disapprove (a net approval rating of +3.3 points).
—Monica Potts, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disapprove
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Supreme Court Justice Roberts rejects Trump’s call for impeaching a judge who ruled against his deportation plans.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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Gaga rejects a string of Latin suitors — Alejandro, Fernando, Roberto — via melodies that evoke ABBA and Madonna, over a thumping beat, like Ace of Base gone EDM.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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In hearings at the Constitutional Court, which is deliberating whether to formally remove Mr. Yoon from office, both Lieutenant General Lee and Lieutenant General Yeo refused to discuss details of their roles for fear that their testimony would be used against them during their own criminal trials.—
Choe Sang-Hun,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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In response, the woman not only refused to bake a cake this year but also skipped the party altogether.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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In most fields workers are prone to deny a problem and even pretend to enjoy the abuse.—
James L. Edwards III,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Idaho Senate this week approved a joint resolution to deny voters the authority to legalize cannabis through a statewide ballot initiative.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Representatives for Boeing declined to comment on the matter.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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An Interior Department spokesperson declined to comment on personnel matters.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Disapprove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disapprove. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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