as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
we accepted his offer to pay for our dinners without demur
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as in to object
to present an opposing opinion or argument
don't hesitate to demur to the idea if you have any qualms
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Recent Examples of demur
Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
Jassy demurred, declining to take Anthropic’s side, the people said.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
When his defense minister and other security officials pushed right after October 7 for Israel to strike not just Hamas but also Hezbollah, Netanyahu demurred.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Asked if his demands constituted extortion, Jackson demurred.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Seelinger demurs again when asked how much a studio or individual might pay for this service and won’t even entertain our guesstimates, which hover in the $6,000 to $12,000 range.
—Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
Jassy demurred, declining to take Anthropic’s side, the people said.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
When his defense minister and other security officials pushed right after October 7 for Israel to strike not just Hamas but also Hezbollah, Netanyahu demurred.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Asked if his demands constituted extortion, Jackson demurred.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demur
Noun
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Panahi’s lawyer, Mostafa Nili, announced on Sunday that the Tehran Revolutionary Court has rejected his objections to the rule and has upheld the verdict in full.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 June 2026
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The zoo’s petition cites several objections to data centers that have been hotly debated nationwide, including their impact on electricity and water resources.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Some will object, but no one will laugh.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The rules are so one-sided that a group of America’s largest pension funds, including CalPERS, and those headed by the Controllers of both New York State and City, filed a lengthy letter objecting to half-a-dozen of the provisions.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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This policy has remained largely consistent through recent seasons and applies across Grand Slams and tour events (with some exceptions like Wimbledon in 2022, which briefly went further and banned them entirely before reversing course).—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Carson Hocevar has fond childhood memories of Michigan International Speedway, with one exception.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Two banners protesting against his leadership were removed by security during the 2-0 victory against Real Oviedo on May 14.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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But a disparity in bonuses compared with SK Hynix led Samsung workers to protest and threaten to strike for 18 days this month, before a deal was reached between the company and the union.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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No complaints about the strong, free Wi-Fi.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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And the White House has required VA officials and advocates to sign NDAs about construction on campus, drawing bipartisan complaints from Congress.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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The move was met with outrage, with fans criticizing the singer for jumping the gun and complaining that the weather had cleared up before becoming too serious.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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Leo is expected to meet survivors while in Spain, but several victims groups have complained that they have been left in the dark about when the meeting is taking place and whether they are invited.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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“Demur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demur. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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