as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
submitted an official protest about her treatment
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1
as in to insist
to state as a fact usually forcefully
he protested that he usually was very good at baseball, and all the strikeouts were just bad luck
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as in to object
to present an opposing opinion or argument
plans to protest against the judge's ruling regarding admissible evidence
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Recent Examples of protest
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
SpaceX has also routinely provided Starlink services in the past in regions marked by unrest or conflict, including in Ukraine amid the prolonged war with Russia, and in Iran amid protests and an internet blackout in January.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Abdul Qahar Afghan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Lebanese citizens protested in the capital, waving Hezbollah flags and denouncing the government.
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Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
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Noun
Since the Comey affair, the numbers have been showing up more in protests against Trump—most recently written in huge numerals on grass on the National Mall earlier in June.
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Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
SpaceX has also routinely provided Starlink services in the past in regions marked by unrest or conflict, including in Ukraine amid the prolonged war with Russia, and in Iran amid protests and an internet blackout in January.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
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Envoys are summoned over the attacks On Monday, Afghanistan and Pakistan summoned each other’s top diplomats to protest the attacks.
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Abdul Qahar Afghan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Lebanese citizens protested in the capital, waving Hezbollah flags and denouncing the government.
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Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protest
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For individuals 18 and older, courts generally must approve a qualifying name change within six weeks without holding a hearing or allowing formal objections.
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Much of the objection to using the term comes from Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon and Gaza despite ceasefires.
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Rodríguez rejected those accusations, insisting authorities mobilized immediately.
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Even with some international teams packing up to go home, Rodríguez late Thursday insisted that the government was not winding down rescue efforts.
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None objected to the report, but the Farm Bureau expressed concerns about the project’s affects on surrounding farmland.
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As a senator, Johnson had particularly objected to Harry Truman having sent troops to Korea without seeking support from Congress.
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The air district is still encouraging residents to report odors to its online complaint system or by calling (800) 288-7664.
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The dietitian thought there might be a correlation, according to an internal Abbott summary of the complaint shown during Colombo’s deposition.
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Youssef alleged the property later became associated with gang activity, narcotics activity, prostitution and violence.
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The nonprofit, which alleged the county violated the Surplus Lands Act by not first exploring affordable-housing development at the site, still has not dismissed its lawsuit.
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Even Hakimi didn't complain, instead giving van de Ven a dap of respect.
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The document complains about trade, customs officers, juryless courts, and judges’ salaries.
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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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Plaintiffs claimed that Disney’s carriage agreements required streaming platforms to include ESPN in base channel packages, limiting the ability of competitors to offer cheaper bundles.
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My dear friend has been in communication with someone online (and by phone) who claims to be a famous celebrity.
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“Protest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protest. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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