as in to dislike
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frown (at or on)
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Having control over the terms of how a player leaves the club is one of the reasons why Muzio dislikes release clauses.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025 -
Some cats may dislike it but not necessarily have a fear or hatred of it, while others may actually enjoy it.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Kylie said Jason refused to let the name just be Finn and insisted on Finnley.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Read Next National Company refused to hire women as AL security officers, feds say.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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The best way to avoid the tariffs, Trump has told businesses, is to make goods inside the U.S. EU officials had suggested sector-specific zero-for-zero tariffs with the U.S., such as in industrial goods and autos, but Trump rejected the idea.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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There are plenty of glaring examples, such as Steve Jobs and Google being rejected by some of the world’s most renowned VCs (https://www.bvp.com/anti-portfolio).—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The 20 best Korean shows on Netflix to watch now Throughout Tangerines, the couple's love is tested by natural disasters, disapproving parents, economic setbacks, and political strife.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The poll also showed a low favorably rating for the president's handling of the economy, with 60% disapproving. 08:20 AM EDT Odds of recession raised ahead of tariffs announcement Goldman Sachs has increased the odds that the U.S. could slide into a recession within the next 12 months.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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The government of Isla Mujeres also denied that the event was taking place there.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Mahmoud Khalil: Judge denies Trump administration's bid to move his case to Louisiana U.S. officials have justified expelling Venezuelans to a notorious prison in El Salvador because of their tattoos.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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The movie doesn’t show that his death led to an outpouring of on-line protest, deploring his silencing and demanding freedom of speech.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Chinese company has publicly deplored any military use of its drones and stopped selling direct to Russia and Ukraine, but despite the ban their drones can easily be bought via third parties.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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But weeks into office, Noem revoked the TPS extension for a large group of Venezuelans on Feb. 3, effective April 7.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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His parole was revoked, and he was returned to prison.—
Jason Kravarik,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, payments are falling and sometimes even being withheld.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Ruth, who spoke on the condition that her full name be withheld because of the sensitive nature of her work as a family advocate for struggling New Yorkers, lived most of her life in an apartment in the Bronx with her family.—
Jonah Markowitz,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Frown (at or on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frown%20%28at%20or%20on%29. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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