as in objected
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 demurred
Despite his eagerness to embrace AI, Tan demurred on sharing how OCBC will measure the return on its AI investment.
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Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
In other instances, when people have remarked on his literary leanings, Brooks has demurred.
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Adrienne Lafrance,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Robertson demurred, saying all that stuff is between the team and his agent, and that he was focused on trying to win the Stanley Cup.
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Scott Powers,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Asked about individual performances following a 4-1 win over Paraguay to open the World Cup, Pochettino repeatedly demurred.
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Thomas Floyd,
Washington Post,
19 June 2026
When asked about joining a list of Lakers coaches that includes Jackson and Pat Riley, Redick demurred.
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Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
Asked Thursday about which specific posts his wife regretted, Mamdani demurred.
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CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Jassy demurred, declining to take Anthropic’s side, the people said.
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Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Asked if his demands constituted extortion, Jackson demurred.
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Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
In other instances, when people have remarked on his literary leanings, Brooks has demurred.
—
Adrienne Lafrance,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Robertson demurred, saying all that stuff is between the team and his agent, and that he was focused on trying to win the Stanley Cup.
—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Asked about individual performances following a 4-1 win over Paraguay to open the World Cup, Pochettino repeatedly demurred.
—
Thomas Floyd,
Washington Post,
19 June 2026
When asked about joining a list of Lakers coaches that includes Jackson and Pat Riley, Redick demurred.
—
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
Asked Thursday about which specific posts his wife regretted, Mamdani demurred.
—
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Jassy demurred, declining to take Anthropic’s side, the people said.
—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Asked if his demands constituted extortion, Jackson demurred.
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Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demurred
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Residents objected to removing trees and other construction activities.
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None objected to the report, but the Farm Bureau expressed concerns about the project’s affects on surrounding farmland.
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The additional time and expense are among the reasons state workers have protested the change.
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The Hanna’s Town Resolves, a document signed along Forbes Road in 1775 by citizens of Westmoreland County, protested the injustices of the British Parliament.
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“Demurred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demurred. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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