Thesaurus results for SAY-SO

say-so

noun

ˈsā-(ˌ)sō

Definition of say-so

as in say

the right to express a wish, choice, or opinion some of the members complained they didn't have any say-so in how the organization spent its funds

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Recent Examples of say-so All based on little more than its current say-so, one at odds with its own regulatory actions. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 18 June 2026 No one is unjustly denied health care or a property insurance claim on the final say-so of AI review. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026 At his say-so, a series of military vehicles rolls slowly down the overgrown Seattle streets, followed by a small army of armed soldiers. — EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025 The Blooms kept a small portion of the business but did not have any say-so in the business’s operations. — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for say-so

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Noun

Partners must divide responsibilities, delegate to each other and determine who has the final say when their territories overlap.

— Leslie John, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Since his company Roc Nation made a deal in 2019 with the NFL to run the halftime show, Hov has had final say over the performer.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of say

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The challenge is to identify the right voices and build an institution around them, rather than treating them as one-off projects.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
We are constantly connected, yet often isolated, each with our own voice while genuine dialogue can be hard to achieve.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of voice

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Dozens of flights to and from Catalina Island have crashed over the years, with pilots saying the airport poses its share of challenges.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Until now, scientists could measure the total phosphorus preserved in ancient rocks, but determining the share that was actually available to marine life remained challenging.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2026

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