as in exception
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 objection
But unlike their harsh criticism of Judge Williams, DeSantis and other Florida officials kept their objections to Judge Altman civil, limiting their differences with him to court filings.
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 29 May 2025
Subramanian denied the motion for a mistrial, saying there were no objections on the line of questioning up until that point and no testimony that was prejudicial in any way, shape or form.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 28 May 2025
And it’s also arrived at a particular moment, in a particular discursive world, in which opinions are strong, objections are instant, and differences are emphasized.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 27 May 2025
Johnson is among several Republican senators who have raised objections to the House plan as the measure heads to the Senate for vetting.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 25 May 2025
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 29 May 2025
Subramanian denied the motion for a mistrial, saying there were no objections on the line of questioning up until that point and no testimony that was prejudicial in any way, shape or form.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 28 May 2025
And it’s also arrived at a particular moment, in a particular discursive world, in which opinions are strong, objections are instant, and differences are emphasized.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 27 May 2025
Johnson is among several Republican senators who have raised objections to the House plan as the measure heads to the Senate for vetting.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection
Noun
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There are exceptions, but there’s just no comparison.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Residents aged 18 or older are permitted to own a firearm, with some exceptions allowing 16-year-olds to acquire guns for hunting purposes.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Judge Subramanian denied the defense's first motion, ruling that the questions were not prejudicial.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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One of the petitions filed Friday would put the AR-15 and similar firearms at the center of the question presented to the Supreme Court.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
Noun
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That’s the first time taxes have topped the list of complaints since December 2020.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The complaint argues that CAA’s trade secrets are essential to making the company — and the industry — run.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 June 2025
Noun
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The Department of Education said Columbia University violated federal anti-discrimination laws and failed to meet accreditation standards over its handling of pro-Palestinian protests last year.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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His administration has accused the schools of allowing antisemitism and facilitating the spread of pro-Hamas propaganda by permitting the campus protests, which free-speech advocates say are protected by the First Amendment.—
Sonam Sheth
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Noun
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When the new Tesla Model 3 came out at the end of 2023 (which the company claims isn’t called Highland despite everyone else calling it that), its lack of an indicator stalk (like the Model S Plaid) garnered criticism.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The decision comes after months of criticism for punishing a woman fencer who refused to fence a trans opponent, which included scrutiny from federal lawmakers at a congressional hearing in early May.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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This disorder is caused by insufficient calcium as a result of nutrient and water management challenges.—
Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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The company offers tools to address core menopausal challenges like hot flashes, decreased libido, and sleep disruption.—
Sophie Okolo,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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“Objection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objection. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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