as in objections
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 objects
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 demurs
Brenda Wineapple,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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.
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Brett Berk,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Mar. 2026
Angela demurs, saying the dish is a little heavy.
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Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
When the populist demagogue Willie Stark orders Burden, journalist turned gumshoe, to dig up dirt on a local judge, Burden demurs; certainly there are no skeletons in the office of the good judge.
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Brenda Wineapple,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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
Angela demurs, saying the dish is a little heavy.
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Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demurs
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News cameras will be allowed to record and broadcast much of the hearing, the judge ruled last week over the objections of Robinson’s attorneys.
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In the letter reviewed by the Miami Herald, Persad-Bissessar said her objections were neither personal nor political.
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The North Dakota library is also the place to see iconic Teddy Roosevelt objects.
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The depth and detail will enable astronomers to chart new planets, new asteroids, new galaxies and other, rarer objects.
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The statute would ban covered officers from wearing masks or shielding their identities while on duty and interacting with the public, with exceptions including medical masks, religious coverings, certain tactical equipment and hazardous conditions.
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While the majority of states have lieutenant governors, there are exceptions.
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If he had been forced to stick with readily available materials, Rashid complains, the deck behind the house would have been green or brown.
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The document complains about trade, customs officers, juryless courts, and judges’ salaries.
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Protest Passion Project The Climb was first unveiled by Beta Cinema at the European Film Market in February 2022, with Delevingne (Carnival Row) attached as a daredevil climber who protests against oil drilling in the Arctic by ascending The Shard.
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Investigators ask for patience after video sparks protests The police department provided the findings of the investigation to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation for an independent review of any criminal violations, Fraser said.
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“Demurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demurs. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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