nix

verb

ˈniks How to pronounce nix (audio)
Definition of nixnext
1
as in to refuse
to be unwilling to grant our supervisor nixed my request to work from home, if only on a trial basis

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2
as in to dismiss
to reject by or as if by a vote movie audiences have effectively nixed the idea of the reviving the old-fashioned western by emphatically ignoring this latest effort

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3
as in to reject
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to the committee nixed the additional expenditures

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Recent Examples of nix There were also provisions in the main budget bill (HB 5001E) that tied $91 million in pay increases for corrections officers to the approval of the prisons bill, so those salary hikes are also nixed. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Just minutes after Trump’s decision to nix the signing ceremony, Thune sat for an exclusive interview with the Washington Examiner and voiced some displeasure with the president’s decision, given the bipartisan nature of the bill. — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026 Lightning and downpours caused Centeroo to close for hours during the afternoon, canceling acts including Trombone Shorty, Blondshell and Aly & AJ, who expressed disappointment after having their Bonnaroo set nixed by weather for the second year in a row. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026 Many cancellations have already hit northeastern cities, like Philadelphia's America 250 parade, which was nixed when floats were already lined up and ready to go, reported the Delaware News Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nix
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nix
  1. refuse
  2. dismiss
  3. reject
  4. deny
  5. veto
  6. decline
  7. kill
  8. ignore
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  • Hamas’ statement made no mention of disarmament, one of the key requirements under the second phase of the ceasefire deal, which the group has so far refused.
    — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • To conceal the theft from his investors, Correia refused to disclose his company’s financial records and gave false positive updates on SnoOwl’s status.
    — Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 6 July 2026
Definition of refuse
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  • In April, the Superior Court dismissed the three citations Hubbard received in May 2025 when no park ranger or city attorney appeared for the prosecution, his lawsuit states.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Freeney did not dismiss the business side of the arrangement.
    — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of dismiss
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  • Critics see it as another attempt to breathe life into claims that courts, investigators and election officials have repeatedly rejected — and another corrosive attempt to undermine faith in the state’s vote.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • Questioning, if not rejecting, established Christian doctrine, Ahab also comes to regard Moby Dick as the outward and visible sign, the physical embodiment of the indifference or, worse, utter malignity inherent in the universe.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Definition of reject
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  • His opponent claimed that created a conflict of interest, which Weiser denied.
    — Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • The two housekeepers denied having such a conversation with Brown, noting language differences would have made such a discussion unlikely.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 1 July 2026
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  • Suggestions are floated and swiftly vetoed (Symi—too far, Spetses—too posh), and then inspiration strikes.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 July 2026
  • The housing bill, formally called the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, can still become law if Trump neither signs it nor vetoes it in 10 days, excluding Sundays.
    — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of veto
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  • After years of declining sales, American Girl dolls are seeing a resurgence.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • In May, during a tense commission meeting, a majority of commissioners declined to give her a raise after her first year on the job.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Definition of decline
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  • Massive explosions lit up the night sky as ballistic missiles and drones hammered parts of the city, killing at least 14 people in the city and three others in the surrounding region, with dozens more wounded, city officials said.
    — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Alicent and Helaena will be held prisoner until Aemond is found and killed.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
Definition of kill
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  • Swift will either ignore the noise as usual, or smile at the absurdity as a secure, proud childless cat lady.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Not only were the rules misapplied, according to an expert referee with years of elite experience, but similar plays during this tournament have been ignored.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
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