as in protested
to present an opposing opinion or argument
they objected to the conductor's insistence that their train tickets were not valid
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Recent Examples of objected
After religious conservatives objected to the film’s poster – which depicted an apparently pregnant Virgin Mary nailed to a cross – riot police were called out to head off any potential disturbances at the premiere.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors objected to the plea deal from Orange County Superior Court Judge Larry Yellin.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
For the second time in two weeks, Murray offered a proposal to fund all of DHS except for ICE and Customs and Border Protection, but Republicans objected.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
For the second time in two weeks, Murray offered a proposal to fund all of Homeland Security except for ICE and Customs and Border Protection, but Republicans objected.
—Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Several governors objected, arguing that the deployments exceeded federal authority.
—Brielle Miller, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026
Some human rights groups and pundits have objected, however, saying the bans limit free speech and criminalize legitimate expressions of support for the Palestinian cause.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Politicians from both parties have objected to prediction markets operating in their states, for opposite reasons.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The Atlanta Hawks had announced plans to commemorate a legendary, long-standing strip club, Magic City, at an upcoming game, and Kornet objected.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors objected to the plea deal from Orange County Superior Court Judge Larry Yellin.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
For the second time in two weeks, Murray offered a proposal to fund all of DHS except for ICE and Customs and Border Protection, but Republicans objected.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
For the second time in two weeks, Murray offered a proposal to fund all of Homeland Security except for ICE and Customs and Border Protection, but Republicans objected.
—Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Several governors objected, arguing that the deployments exceeded federal authority.
—Brielle Miller, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026
Some human rights groups and pundits have objected, however, saying the bans limit free speech and criminalize legitimate expressions of support for the Palestinian cause.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Politicians from both parties have objected to prediction markets operating in their states, for opposite reasons.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The Atlanta Hawks had announced plans to commemorate a legendary, long-standing strip club, Magic City, at an upcoming game, and Kornet objected.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objected
Verb
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Many in Hollywood protested the war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Since the mass firings began, former CDC worker and their supporters have protested every Tuesday during the afternoon rush hour outside the CDC's main entrance.—
Jess Mador,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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During the initial trial, Becciu's lawyers in particular had complained that prosecutors hadn't turned over all the evidence to the defense.—
NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Some Epic visitors have complained about hours-long waits for major rides, particularly Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, a dark ride in the park’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter area.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jassy demurred, declining to take Anthropic’s side, the people said.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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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
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“Objected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objected. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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