objected (to)

past tense of object (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for objected (to)
Verb
  • The Yolo County Board of Supervisors rejected those findings.
    Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • In May, the EEOC filed a discrimination lawsuit against the New York Times alleging discrimination against a white male employee, which the Times has rejected as politically motivated.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • The additional time and expense are among the reasons state workers have protested the change.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • 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.
    Salena Zito, Washington Post, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Gerardo Ortiz What’s a música mexicana festival without a bit of yearning and scorned romance?
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
  • For years, Knicks owner James Dolan has been scorned by fans.
    Zach Harper, New York Times, 3 June 2026
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“Objected (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objected%20%28to%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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