1
as in to pooh
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2
as in to quarrel (with)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for object (to)
Verb
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In California, people have protested against the tech billionaire at Tesla dealerships across the Sacramento area, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, as part of movements including the Tesla Takedown campaign.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025 -
Mavericks fans haven’t stopped protesting and cursing Nico’s name since.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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During a ski vacation in the seventh episode, Ginny complains that Nick is not being fully present with her friends.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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One Truist customer complained on DownDetector that their rent payment has been pending since Thursday evening.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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On the other, America’s right flank feeling scorned because its aid – given to defeat a decades-long adversary at no cost of American life – had not been received with enough gratitude.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Republicans putting country above politics or compromising with Democrats are scorned and ostracized by fellow Republicans and voted out of office.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Shirley has discovered that Conrad was rejected for a job at UNIT eight years ago.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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The judge has now said that’s not good enough, and rejected Bungie’s motion to dismiss.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Verb
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There are some special exceptions: some plants, notably African violets, orchids, and succulents, dislike having moisture sit on their leaves.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2025
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Anglers dislike the crabs, because their sharp claws can damage fishing gear.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Expressing political views—including those disfavored by the government—doesn't make someone a national security or public safety risk.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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These EOs accordingly discourage the targeted law firms from challenging unlawful government action and representing clients disfavored by Trump.—
James Speyer,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Several Democratic members of Congress criticized her firing.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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As a cardinal, Robert Prevost didn’t hesitate to criticize the Trump administration when necessary.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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“Object (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/object%20%28to%29. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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