Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebuffing
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People Magazine, spurning millions of sexy dead people, has once again chosen a Sexiest Man Alive.—
Choire Sicha, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
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After spurning offers from such interested parties as maitre d’ Craig Susser — who opened his own namesake restaurant in 2011 — Tana sold Dan Tana’s in 2009 to friend Sonja Perencevic, who still runs it.—
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Two in 5 Gen Zers are pursuing blue-collar work, rejecting the collegiate path and learning trades, according to a May 2025 survey of 1,434 young adults by Resume Builder.—
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And the British nations, as ever, remained aloof, England rejecting a late offer to step in for Austria.—
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By 1845, Marx was scorning his colleagues for floating in the clouds.—
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By March, school districts across California are supposed to implement new guidance from the attorney general, including by clearly marking non-public areas and codifying a system for refusing access to immigration officers.—
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On the play before his score, Allen gained 10 yards on a sneak, refusing to go down while being pushed and pulled to the goal line.—
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In that role, Ruszkowski will oversee turnaround efforts in Fort Worth ISD, including directing or possibly overruling actions of the superintendent and other district leaders.—
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Bell could ultimately play a decisive role in the trial’s outcome—even overruling the jury if warranted by law.—
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Preparing practice and game plans, as well as scouting opponents, intertwines with being joined at the hip with Ball as much as possible.—
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Cronin has the talent, his messages continue to resonate, and yet, there’s been a disconnect between applying practice and scouting reports to the game, primarily on defense.—
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Alyssa Farah Griffin attempted to cut in, with Navarro ignoring her in the moment.—
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James said the administration has not provided evidence of fraud or misuse of child care funding in New York, while ignoring the standard processes for withholding such funds.—
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Approval ratings of the president were at -3 percentage points, with 44 percent of respondents approving and 47 percent disapproving, based on I&I/TIPP polling.—
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The poll also found 52% of all voters disapproving of his handling of immigration, including 75% of Hispanic voters.—
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“Rebuffing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebuffing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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