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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2
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
Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 23 July 2025
At the time, Moïse was the target of multiple protests and accusations of trying to be a dictator.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
Sacbee.com, 22 July 2025
More than 300 people turned up in Troy, roughly 100 turned up in Detroit and more than 50 protested in Royal Oak.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 18 July 2025
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Noun
Mexico’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum, has condemned the violence of both the raids and the protests, and is reportedly considering legal action on behalf of a Mexican man who fell from a rooftop and died during a raid in Southern California.
—Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 23 July 2025
At the time, Moïse was the target of multiple protests and accusations of trying to be a dictator.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
Verb
Hollis said she was motivated to protest to ensure that people who eventually work in the Railyards — staffing the soccer stadium, hotels and retail that may one day exist in the district — can afford to live there.
—Sacbee.com, 22 July 2025
More than 300 people turned up in Troy, roughly 100 turned up in Detroit and more than 50 protested in Royal Oak.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protest
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Over the objections of some Federal Trade Commission employees who sent a joint letter to Congress, that agency held a daylong session about how medical care for transgender people was a dangerous fraud.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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With maximum energy density, enhanced safety, and faster charging, nearly all objections to EV adoption would be eliminated.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The club insisted Isak was left behind because of a minor thigh problem but The Athletic reported on Thursday sources, speaking anonymously as they were not authorised to do so publicly, indicated the forward favoured being omitted amid his uncertain future.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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But Beijing and Hong Kong insist the national security laws were necessary for the city's stability.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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As reported by Benjamin Hernandez at Bloomberg Law, U.S. Trustee Lisa L. Lambert objected to Higher Ground’s proposal to roll up $2 million of existing debt to a higher tier of payment priority.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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But if the Trump White House objects to similar fees being charged in Europe, the Big Tech industry would have a stronger argument against new fees being introduced in the US.—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
29 July 2025
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Organizers had to tell Latino members not to attend the vigil for fear ICE agents would show up at the church, the complaint said.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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The complaint alleges that Live Nation-Ticketmaster unlawfully exercises its monopoly power in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Police allege that early on the morning of June 27, Gupta called 911 from a short-term rental on NW 90th Street in El Portal — about 7 miles north of downtown Miami — to report that her child was drowning in the pool.—
Ben Brachfeld,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Neymar has alleged that a fan called him a mercenary and spoke about his family and friends after Santos’ 2-1 home defeat by Internacional on Wednesday.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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A number of Tesla shareholders, including some Democrats who oversee the investment of public sector pension fund money in Tesla stock, complained in May to Tesla Board Chair Robyn Denholm that Musk’s other activities are hurting the company.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Trump has complained about the EU's $231 billion trade surplus in goods, which shows Americans buy more goods from European businesses than the other way around.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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One of the legislative wins for Texas conservatives last year was the passing of Senate Bill 17, the nation's second anti-DEI law that banned DEI programs, staff, offices and hiring at Texas public universities but had exceptions for academic courses, research and student groups.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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As part of the deal reached in Scotland between President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Europe agreed to accept 15% import tariffs on most goods, with exceptions.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
29 July 2025
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Speculation surrounding Collins’ health began circulating online this week, with some social media users falsely claiming that the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer had entered hospice — a facility typically reserved for end-of-life care.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
28 July 2025
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Both countries claim ownership of Preah Vihear, an 11th century Hindu temple on the border.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
28 July 2025
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“Protest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protest. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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