Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebuffed
Verb
-
In the end, however, modernist design and an eye towards the future were ultimately scorned by the Nazi party.—
Alexandra Bregman,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024 -
Washington's social and media elite scorned their style.—
Brian Smith,
arkansasonline.com,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
However, a federal bankruptcy judge overruled the sale, and gave the site back to Jones.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
-
Five years ago, the city tried to ban them but was overruled by the state.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
His dominance is creating an air of intimidation that shouldn’t go ignored.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
-
Black electorate feeling ‘neglected and ignored’ Tensions within the party in Florida could be seen as early as April when President Joe Biden came to Tampa for an event.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Reportedly, Jane Doe voluntarily dismissed her case with prejudice — meaning the suit is legally prevented from being refiled.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
9 Apr. 2025
-
Rodgers dismissed three of Rashada’s other counts Tuesday, almost four months after a hearing.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Rebuffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebuffed. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share