NIXES Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

nixes

verb

present tense third-person singular of nix

as in denies

to be unwilling to grant our supervisor nixed my request to work from home, if only on a trial basis

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as in dismisses

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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as in refuses

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

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Recent Examples of nixes This nixes the stress of having to meet someone during the day. — Ayana Underwood, Outside, 2 Mar. 2026 Joyce nixes the idea immediately. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025 Given that Catherine never gives birth in the film, Fennell nixes the possibility of exploring the next generation in a second movie. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026 The proposal eliminates the supplemental learning funds for all online schools across the state — about $20 million — and nixes about $3 million in transportation funding for virtual schools. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026 But with the June primary ballot deadline rapidly approaching, the delay likely nixes the possibility of the city amending its own tax before a possible statewide measure goes before voters. — Calmatters, Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026 In Alabama, state officials are scrambling to finalize the details of two separate primary elections to accommodate a map that nixes two majority-Black districts. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026 Griesinger’s observation nixes the possibility of the series losing popularity due to overexposure. — JSTOR Daily, 12 Oct. 2025 Fishers nixes plans for another Allisonville roundabout after crash spike at 96th Street circle Noblesville has dominated Indiana soccer for years. — John Tufts, IndyStar, 4 Sep. 2025

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The Compton native and former Pro Bowl player, married to ex-‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ cast member Annemarie Wiley, denies any physical altercation.

— Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
But that’s not the case for a worker who sues an insurer that denies coverage for their health condition.

— Miranda Yaver, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Definition of denies

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Amon, a Brazilian engineer who joined Qualcomm 30 years ago and became its CEO in 2021, dismisses the notion that this is all too much for Qualcomm to chase at once, saying the company has been on this reinvention path many times before.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 June 2026
De Borbon dismisses the accusations as coming from a small group of disgruntled owners.

— Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026

Definition of dismisses

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Like many of the people camped outside their families’ homes in Venezuela, Mendoza refuses to believe they are gone until the last moment possible.

— Isa Soares, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
The result is heat that builds, amplifies and refuses to break, often setting records on the way.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026

Definition of refuses

Verb

The final budget agreement rejects a call by Newsom to lower the asset limit to $2,000 now and instead lowers it to $21,000 in 2027-28 to be eligible for Medi-Cal.

— Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Kenzie completely rejects Corbin’s because Corbin, having disrespected her, is now dead to her.

— Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 30 June 2026

Definition of rejects

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Many international students pay full tuition, turning them an increasingly important source of revenue as domestic enrollment declines.

— Scott White, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Alan Jackson declines comment With that, the judge left the bench, taking no comment or questions from the lawyers present.

— Kristina Rex, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of declines

Verb

Stating that Palestinians are entitled to a country of their own ignores the facts.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026
With the job’s high salary, live-in accommodations and her love of children on her mind, Layla ignores Jasmine’s concerns and drives to the family’s estate to meet Zuri.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 June 2026

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