as in rejected
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
fiercely independent, the elderly couple spurned all offers of financial help
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Recent Examples of spurned
Merlino came out on top after a hitman allegedly hired by Stanfa, spurned by Stanfa's refusal to pay him, became an informant for the FBI, per CBS News.
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
The law went into effect in the wake of numerous accusations by American brands and retailers that container shipping giants had spurned service commitments and charged excessive late fees during the Covid-19 pandemic.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
There had been endeavour and creativity from the home side, and also a host of golden chances spurned.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
After being spurned by back-to-back punts, Canales decided to finally test Fitzgerald’s leg with a 55-yard field goal attempt.
—Mike Kaye
september 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
The clash sees Cliff Curtis’ spurned chieftain Keōua, now high on his own supply as the chosen of the volcano Gods, on the one side; then, Kaina Makua’s reluctant, good-hearted king Kamehameha, and Jason Momoa’s vengeful chief of war Ka’iana on the other.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2025
Founded in 2008, Groupon, which once spurned a $6 billion takeover offer from Google on its way to a $25 billion valuation, has fallen in recent years to a fraction of its previous worth amid sharp revenue declines.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
For example, according to The Athletic, Vancouver Whitecaps signing Thomas Müller spurned FC Cincinnati because of concerns he’d be turned into a marketing machine with the city’s German-American community, and instead opted for a club where the main focus would be on the field.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The heat spurned wildfires that continue to blaze, and has been linked to more than 1,000 deaths.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
The law went into effect in the wake of numerous accusations by American brands and retailers that container shipping giants had spurned service commitments and charged excessive late fees during the Covid-19 pandemic.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
There had been endeavour and creativity from the home side, and also a host of golden chances spurned.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
After being spurned by back-to-back punts, Canales decided to finally test Fitzgerald’s leg with a 55-yard field goal attempt.
—Mike Kaye
september 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
The clash sees Cliff Curtis’ spurned chieftain Keōua, now high on his own supply as the chosen of the volcano Gods, on the one side; then, Kaina Makua’s reluctant, good-hearted king Kamehameha, and Jason Momoa’s vengeful chief of war Ka’iana on the other.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2025
Founded in 2008, Groupon, which once spurned a $6 billion takeover offer from Google on its way to a $25 billion valuation, has fallen in recent years to a fraction of its previous worth amid sharp revenue declines.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
For example, according to The Athletic, Vancouver Whitecaps signing Thomas Müller spurned FC Cincinnati because of concerns he’d be turned into a marketing machine with the city’s German-American community, and instead opted for a club where the main focus would be on the field.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The heat spurned wildfires that continue to blaze, and has been linked to more than 1,000 deaths.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spurned
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However, Russia’s Defense Ministry has rejected the Lithuanian claims and said its Su-30 fighter jets conducted training flights over the Kaliningrad region in strict compliance with the rules, not violating the borders of any other states.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Texas lawmakers rejected both the Smithsonian's cost estimates of transporting Discovery and the museum's legal claim of ownership.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Following a conversation with Sanders and Adams, CPS told the officers to release the boy to Adams, who had refused to provide the couple’s new address.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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The civil lawsuit filed in San Diego Superior Court alleges Blain has refused to produce requested public records from his private accounts, apps and devices and has deleted public records from those same sources and asked others to delete messages from him.—
Susan Gill Vardon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Clark declined to comment when asked if some smaller-market clubs bring in more money than large-market clubs.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Through Hobbs, the farmer declined an interview.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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In a separate statement to Whittier Daily News, Rowley claimed that the city had ignored complaints about upraised sidewalks caused by tree roots for years, and stated the city had not implemented adequate inspection protocols.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Kim Kardashian's refusal to watch Fatal Attraction is not going to be ignored by Kris Jenner, thank you very much!—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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