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noun

ˈvē-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce veto (audio)
Definition of vetonext
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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veto

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verb

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
Noun
One of his biggest vetoes slashed more more than $225 million for new housing and maintenance of existing facilities requested by the Department of Corrections. — Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026 In his veto message on the electric bicycle bill, DeSantis expressed concern about its provision banning riders from going more than 10 mph within 50 feet of a pedestrian. — Gray Rohrer, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026
Verb
The president has 10 days to sign or veto a bill, giving Congress little time to pass the SAVE America Act, which is widely opposed by Democrats and voting rights advocates, before the clock runs out. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 24 June 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 See All Example Sentences for veto
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veto
  1. ban
  2. dismiss
  3. prohibition
  4. kill
  5. refuse
Noun
  • The ruling essentially upholds similar bans enacted in 25 other states.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Congress codified the ban into law in 2020, and said the F-35s could be transferred if Turkey no longer possessed the S-400s.
    — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of ban
Verb
  • 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
Noun
  • The company could not secure an exception to the state’s prohibition of the storage of high-level radioactive waste from out of state.
    — Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The prohibition against living people appearing on currency dates to 1866, when Congress took action after a Treasury official, Spencer Clark, printed his face on banknotes.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of prohibition
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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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“Veto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veto. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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