as in exceptions
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
pardon me, but I have an objection to any plan that requires staying out all night
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Recent Examples of objections
Skilled marketers must proactively address customer objections in their content to win sales.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Additionally, all states allow medical vaccine exemptions, and most states have exemption policies in place for people with strong religious objections in an effort to balance the need for public health with freedom of choice.
—ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
National debate over such Guard deployments has included legal challenges in other states and public objections from Democratic governors.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Libraries received only 12 formal objections since 2021 Changes brought by the supervisors' stand in contrast to how library administrators historically have dealt with book objections.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
That’s why her biggest piece of advice is listening to everything the doctor says — no objections.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The landowners' objections do not bar TVA's authorization to access the properties pursuant to the court’s orders, nor does authorization hinge on further activity in the lawsuits.
—Brie Stimson , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Over objections from the ordinance's co-sponsors, however, the committee passed an amendment — floated by Councilman Khalil Batshon — that would retain a licensing requirement for accessory overnight shelters run by religious institutions.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Though evil is running rampant, Thundarr refuses to be kept down, battling back with the help of the sorceress Ariel and Ookla the Mok, a Wookie-like creature forced into the series by ABC over Gerber’s objections.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Additionally, all states allow medical vaccine exemptions, and most states have exemption policies in place for people with strong religious objections in an effort to balance the need for public health with freedom of choice.
—ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
National debate over such Guard deployments has included legal challenges in other states and public objections from Democratic governors.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Libraries received only 12 formal objections since 2021 Changes brought by the supervisors' stand in contrast to how library administrators historically have dealt with book objections.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
That’s why her biggest piece of advice is listening to everything the doctor says — no objections.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The landowners' objections do not bar TVA's authorization to access the properties pursuant to the court’s orders, nor does authorization hinge on further activity in the lawsuits.
—Brie Stimson , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Over objections from the ordinance's co-sponsors, however, the committee passed an amendment — floated by Councilman Khalil Batshon — that would retain a licensing requirement for accessory overnight shelters run by religious institutions.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Though evil is running rampant, Thundarr refuses to be kept down, battling back with the help of the sorceress Ariel and Ookla the Mok, a Wookie-like creature forced into the series by ABC over Gerber’s objections.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objections
Noun
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When exceptions arise, who has the authority—and the context—to decide?—
Matthew Sweeney,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are narrow exceptions for this bill, as well.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Labour government has attempted to tame resentment by catering to the public’s most prominent complaints, particularly immigration.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Participating buyers agree to purchase produce from farms that adhere to the program’s stringent set of protections for workers, let workers be informed about their rights by the CIW and allow independent auditors to investigate complaints from their fields.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While commercial pilots are allowed to use iPads and electronic tablets in the cockpit to access navigation charts and checklists, the tone of the exchange sparked questions about situational awareness in a restricted airspace.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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The questions the panel will vote on have not been disclosed, but speculation has run high that the panel will endorse drastic changes to the current immunization recommendations, including the guidance to immunize newborns against hepatitis B.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Following Kirk’s death, his supporters flooded X with their criticisms of the episode.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the backdrop, the film also weathered criticisms over its portrayal of Mexico and transpeople.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Yanai enrolled at Waseda University, in Tokyo, majoring in economics and politics, but student protests cancelled classes for more than a year.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Until 2023, populist parties Thaksin backed had won every election since 2001 only to be repeatedly ousted by judicial and military coups—turmoil punctuated by often deadly street protests.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Beyond this, the risks to personal and business privacy posed by the unpredictable way chatbots store and handle our data are challenges that wider society will need to address.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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One of the main challenges facing the economy is the strained relationship between Beijing and Washington as disputes over technology and geopolitics mount.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Objections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objections. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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