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
Some members of the House have raised objections to provisions of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, in particular the ban on purchases by institutional investors.
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Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2026
Neither country’s domestic politics raised objections from the EBU, which viewed the contest purely as a broadcasting exercise, not a method for political accountability.
—Steven Blum, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Taylor again gave him the runaround, claiming that his team would listen to workers’ objections.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
There were also objections from bigger carriers such as United, which had an urgent financial interest in seeing the back of a pesky cheap competitor.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Three main objections should be addressed upfront.
—Alon Bergman, STAT, 11 May 2026
Many of the companies featured in the research have expressed objections.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 9 May 2026
Diplomats said the two countries raised strong objections when the UN Security Council discussed it behind closed doors last week, Reuters reported.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 8 May 2026
After defense objections, the judge reseated one Black juror, citing the otherwise all-white jury.
—Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2026
Neither country’s domestic politics raised objections from the EBU, which viewed the contest purely as a broadcasting exercise, not a method for political accountability.
—Steven Blum, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Taylor again gave him the runaround, claiming that his team would listen to workers’ objections.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
There were also objections from bigger carriers such as United, which had an urgent financial interest in seeing the back of a pesky cheap competitor.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Three main objections should be addressed upfront.
—Alon Bergman, STAT, 11 May 2026
Many of the companies featured in the research have expressed objections.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 9 May 2026
Diplomats said the two countries raised strong objections when the UN Security Council discussed it behind closed doors last week, Reuters reported.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 8 May 2026
After defense objections, the judge reseated one Black juror, citing the otherwise all-white jury.
—Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objections
Noun
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With very few exceptions, an end was declared, not only to empires, but also to city-states, duchies, principalities, emirates, sultanates, caliphates, khanates, agencies, princely states, colonies, suzerains, dependencies, mandates, tributaries, condominia and protectorates.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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In the aggregate, there is a correlation between earlier picks and better outcomes, but exceptions abound.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Saum Poorsaleh, complaints triggered the internal affairs investigation.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The massive data centers, warehouse-like buildings housing the computer servers and other infrastructure used to power AI, are at the center of steadily growing complaints from communities about energy bills, noise and environmental impacts.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Noun
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And then there are the questions about where these pieces are and why?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The spokesperson did not address questions regarding whether the raids were done in retaliation for the group’s monitoring of immigration raids.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Mitchell has heard all the criticisms of not being able to get out of the second round.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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The most contentious and controversial being some very pointed criticisms of Ole Miss, his former school.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Their plans are quickly deterred by protests, a nosy hotel employee, an obsession with a ’50s horror movie and an endless stream of French cuisine, with each obstacle more ridiculous than the next.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Activists staged protests calling for the animal’s rescue, while influencers debated the best way to help it.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
Noun
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During the Earth Day Dinner panel discussion, Kerr was asked about trying to get people to understand her vision for her brand, as well as any challenges she's faced along the way.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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One of the biggest challenges in HS care is that the condition doesn’t present consistently.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
18 May 2026
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“Objections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objections. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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