as in refusal
an unwillingness to grant something asked for
the request to use the restroom was just a formality—I really didn't expect a turndown
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as in to refuse
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
I'm afraid that I will have to turn down your invitation
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Recent Examples of turndown
Michelle Fox, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2024
Every evening at turndown, guests are served hot tea and can select from various teas, each with its own specialty such as sleepy time tea.
—Debbi Kickham, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Pritchard passes Payton Pritchard turned down a chance to showcase his 3-point prowess at NBA All-Star weekend.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
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Noun
With most parts of the muni bond market pretty strong from a credit perspective, Norton is trying to find yield that can also be resilient in an economic turndown.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2024
Every evening at turndown, guests are served hot tea and can select from various teas, each with its own specialty such as sleepy time tea.
—Debbi Kickham, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
Verb
Messi turned down a massive offering from the Saudi league but still benefits via a $25 million endorsement deal for Saudi Arabia's tourism authority.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Pritchard passes Payton Pritchard turned down a chance to showcase his 3-point prowess at NBA All-Star weekend.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turndown
Noun
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What To Know The confrontation occurred during a White House meeting where Trump questioned Mills about Maine's refusal to comply with his executive order banning transgender women from competing in women's and girls' sports.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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Still, despite its unevenness, a general lack of innovation, and the stubborn refusal to properly onboard new players, Wilds feels like the best Monster Hunter yet.—
Josh Broadwell,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Nevertheless, a select few, like then San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson who famously sported a thick black beard, refused to so much as meet with the Yankees because of the rule.—
Marc Edelman,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Frame refuses to bask in her exceptionalism, her almost miraculous escape.—
Audrey Wollen,
The New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This business is so full of rejections, no matter how good the script is.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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This moment of isolation is a powerful visual cue that no one truly sees or understands her, amplifying her sense of rejection.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Never the favorite of his party's professional advisers, Merz was twice rejected as Merkel's successor as party leader, in 2018 and 2021, before his doggedness won out in 2022.—
Thomas Escritt,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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When this innate drive for self-expansion is unfulfilled within the current relationship, individuals may seek it elsewhere—including through infidelity. Cheating, in this case, isn’t necessarily about rejecting a relationship but about reclaiming a lost sense of self.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Judge Tanya Chutkan’s denial of relief is a victory for President Trump, as anticipated here after the judge held a hearing on Monday.—
Andrew C. McCarthy,
National Review,
19 Feb. 2025
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Those who don’t believe this are either in denial or are not paying attention.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The average home price in the six-county region declined 0.4% from December to $862,115 in January, according to Zillow, marking the sixth consecutive month of declines.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Another recent poll shows declining confidence, specifically in Republican individuals, in health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Kate Hudson admittedly regrets passing up on the opportunity to pick up 10 (or 15) skirts from Calvin Klein for Meryl Streep's Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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But the opportunity to take the field with her sister, Valerie, a freshman who is already starting at defensive midfielder, was too good to pass up.—
Joseph Dycus,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Turndown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turndown. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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