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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Kathryn Romeyn, TIME, 25 July 2024
Teepee tents set up in his room no longer woo him, milk and cookies at turndown service simply get a shrug.
—Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2024
Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Popular on Variety For years, Lenz would fly between Los Angeles, Wilmington and Idaho, turning down acting jobs at the group’s guidance.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Days start effortlessly with a doorstep dropoff of hot seasonal muffins and end with a fresh-baked cookie turndown service.
—Kathryn Romeyn, TIME, 25 July 2024
Teepee tents set up in his room no longer woo him, milk and cookies at turndown service simply get a shrug.
—Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2024
Verb
Rosie O'Donnell turned down a role in the film, too
Rosie O'Donnell was asked to play Mary — which eventually went to Najimy — but turned down the role.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Popular on Variety For years, Lenz would fly between Los Angeles, Wilmington and Idaho, turning down acting jobs at the group’s guidance.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turndown
Noun
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Moore previously had two execution dates postponed as the state sorted through issues that created a 13-year pause in the death penalty, including companies' refusal to sell the state lethal injection drugs, a hurdle that was solved by passing a secrecy law.JEFFREY COLLINS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Charlie's health deteriorates due to his excessive weight and eating habits, and his closest connection to the outside world is Liz, played by Hong Chau, a nurse and friend who cares deeply about him but is troubled by his refusal to seek medical help.Erik Kain, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Zoom in: Harris and her staff have refused to detail her position on more than a dozen of her previous stances the past three months in response to questions by Axios.Alex Thompson, Axios, 3 Nov. 2024
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Bader Ginsburg, who was one of the most liberal Supreme Court justices, refused to retire during eight years of the Obama presidency.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Stan would rebound from the rejection by landing Bucky Barnes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Zack Sharf, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
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Psychologists say exposing yourself to uncomfortable situations can be a form of therapy to help decrease your fear of rejection.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
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Thousands of indigenous Mayan people in Guatemala rejected the construction of a Santa Muerte prayer center, allegedly financed by gang members imprisoned in a local jail.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
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The families of Israeli captives are calling on the Israeli government to reach a deal to secure the release of their relatives, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected these calls and is pressing on with military action in the Gaza strip.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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So for instance, some folks might have left his simple denial and moved on to the next subject.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2024
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Their family has struggled with grief, denial, anger and pain Ethan Bherwani lived with his father in Roslyn, New York, and had many talents.Faith Karimi, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
Verb
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When pressed by Karl on his potentially tie-breaking role in the Senate, Osborn declined to align himself with either party.Kate Walter, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2024
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One woman, who described herself as a friend to Kelly, declined to speak to Republic reporters.Richard Ruelas, The Arizona Republic, 26 Oct. 2024
Verb
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So the idea of being able to be a part of that and lend our voices to it a little bit was a great opportunity, and really impossible to sort of pass up.Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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But Draymond Green bounced an advance pass up the middle of the court for Buddy Hield, who raced with it for a buzzer-beating trey of his own.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Turndown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turndown. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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