as in objections
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
submitted an official protest about her treatment
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as in claims
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 objects
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 protests
Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026
The mayor often attended disruptive anti-Israel protests threatening violence and posted videos of himself aggressively confronting police who were on the scene to protect public safety.
—Andrew Cuomo, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Britain's prime minister warned Saturday that tougher action was needed against people chanting certain phrases at pro-Palestinian protests, as concerns grew over the safety of British Jews after the stabbings of two Jewish men in London.
—CBS News, 2 May 2026
According to her lawsuit, Lucas had become certified as a wilderness first responder in 2018, began volunteering as a medic during street protests in 2020 and had volunteered as a medic at the UCSD encampment on multiple occasions before it was broken up May 6.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
As the protests went on, deeper layers of security rose around the White House.
—Neil Flanagan, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
In this oil-producing nation, where fuel costs have been the subject of frequent protests, citizens are already feeling the effects of record prices.
—Anabella González, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Hundreds of protesters gathered at Southside Park on Friday to march against ICE in a demonstration that recalled one of the largest protests in Sacramento history.
—Renée C. Byer, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The government actually deported more than six hundred and seventy-five thousand people, but getting just to that number involved broad and violent sweeps and the expulsion of people who were in the country legally, actions that led to widespread protests.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Mar. 2026
Then that correction gets a correction from Andy, who protests that Lisa was really only a villain her last year of Housewives.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
The 46-year-old attorney frequently protests at Broadview and also volunteers as a rapid responder, reporting on federal agents’ activities in neighborhoods.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
Trevor protests the corridors ahead are filled with guards, motion sensors, and biometric security—but Simon has figured another way out.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
Iran protests spark reaction abroad Videos of demonstrations have stopped coming out of Iran, likely signaling the slowdown of their pace under the heavy security force presence in major cities.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Iran protests An Iranian protester detained Thursday may be executed today, according to the US State Department and a family member, in a move that would draw further global outrage over Tehran’s deadly crackdown on government dissent.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Walz is asking anyone who protests to do so in a peaceful way.
—CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Iran protests over collapsing economy spread to universities Iranian authorities offered conciliatory gestures in a bid to stem growing protests over the country’s collapsing economy.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Noun
The pro-democracy protests in China and their suppression preoccupied nearly everyone in Hong Kong, including Pau, who was following the protests on a daily basis.
—Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026
The mayor often attended disruptive anti-Israel protests threatening violence and posted videos of himself aggressively confronting police who were on the scene to protect public safety.
—Andrew Cuomo, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Britain's prime minister warned Saturday that tougher action was needed against people chanting certain phrases at pro-Palestinian protests, as concerns grew over the safety of British Jews after the stabbings of two Jewish men in London.
—CBS News, 2 May 2026
According to her lawsuit, Lucas had become certified as a wilderness first responder in 2018, began volunteering as a medic during street protests in 2020 and had volunteered as a medic at the UCSD encampment on multiple occasions before it was broken up May 6.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
As the protests went on, deeper layers of security rose around the White House.
—Neil Flanagan, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
In this oil-producing nation, where fuel costs have been the subject of frequent protests, citizens are already feeling the effects of record prices.
—Anabella González, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Hundreds of protesters gathered at Southside Park on Friday to march against ICE in a demonstration that recalled one of the largest protests in Sacramento history.
—Renée C. Byer, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The government actually deported more than six hundred and seventy-five thousand people, but getting just to that number involved broad and violent sweeps and the expulsion of people who were in the country legally, actions that led to widespread protests.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
Woman, Life, Freedom protests The 2020 election of Joe Biden led to tentative efforts to restore the JCPOA, but any progress made was squashed by the 2021 election of hardline cleric Ebrahim Raisi as president of Iran.
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Mar. 2026
Then that correction gets a correction from Andy, who protests that Lisa was really only a villain her last year of Housewives.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
The 46-year-old attorney frequently protests at Broadview and also volunteers as a rapid responder, reporting on federal agents’ activities in neighborhoods.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
Trevor protests the corridors ahead are filled with guards, motion sensors, and biometric security—but Simon has figured another way out.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
Iran protests spark reaction abroad Videos of demonstrations have stopped coming out of Iran, likely signaling the slowdown of their pace under the heavy security force presence in major cities.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Iran protests An Iranian protester detained Thursday may be executed today, according to the US State Department and a family member, in a move that would draw further global outrage over Tehran’s deadly crackdown on government dissent.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Walz is asking anyone who protests to do so in a peaceful way.
—CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Iran protests over collapsing economy spread to universities Iranian authorities offered conciliatory gestures in a bid to stem growing protests over the country’s collapsing economy.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protests
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When Joseph pops his head into the studio, insisting, over Gordy’s objections, that Michael has taken up too much of his time, Michael hugs Gordy goodbye.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hegseth forced out the army chief of staff, General Randy George, a close ally of Driscoll’s, despite Driscoll’s objections.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Testing showed that the French Roast Low Acid coffee contained half the caffeine of a regular blend, but it was not labeled accordingly, the suit claims.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
27 Apr. 2026
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By mapping the chemical signatures of different growing regions, Supima can provide forensic proof that a product is exactly what the label claims.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What was once George Fabyan’s bedroom, for example, houses objects related to the codebreaking and acoustics work Fabyan sponsored on the property.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Across collectors, cultural institutions and design circles, perfume bottles are increasingly being recognized not as packaging, but as artifacts — objects that preserve history, identity and the visual language of their time.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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Kissimmee commissioner Janette Martinez proclaimed her innocence against two ethics complaints against her, claiming they are politically motived as elections loom.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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His clients have filed the first of many lawsuits to come from the small town, including complaints from six families of victims killed in the shooting, as well as one mother whose daughter continues to fight for her life in intensive care.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nationwide hair removal salon chain European Wax Center has agreed to a multimillion-dollar settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit that alleges the company used tracking technologies to collect consumers' information.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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After participating in the investigation, the complaint alleges that Dustman stopped sharing information with Onka and others who had made complaints against his command decisions, policy and management of the department.—
Ben Wheeler
May 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Lauersdorf is always willing to answer constituent concerns, and never complains, said Heritage Homeowners’ Association vice president Jennifer Samuels in a Facebook post promoting the fundraising effort.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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The narrator in Pseudo-Quintilian’s fiction complains of the unfairness of the bout.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The only exceptions are if the United States is attacked or there's an imminent threat of attack, then the president can take action in the near term.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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The spring hasn't fared much better, although there are exceptions.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
Verb
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While pomegranates don’t grow true to seed, Fritz insists the genetic gamble is worth it.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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Wilson insists that MacInnes told her that an incident in September 2023, during which MacInnes and Ghost shared a bath in swimsuits, had made the young actress uncomfortable.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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“Protests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protests. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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