as in objected
to present an opposing opinion or argument
don't hesitate to demur to the idea if you have any qualms
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Recent Examples of demurred
In January, Howe had pushed to sign Rayan, the young Brazilian forward, but the club demurred and instead the player left Vasco da Gama for Bournemouth.
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George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 May 2026
When asked about joining a list of Lakers coaches that includes Jackson and Pat Riley, Redick demurred.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Asked Thursday about which specific posts his wife regretted, Mamdani demurred.
—CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Jassy demurred, declining to take Anthropic’s side, the people said.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
When his defense minister and other security officials pushed right after October 7 for Israel to strike not just Hamas but also Hezbollah, Netanyahu demurred.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Asked if his demands constituted extortion, Jackson demurred.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The group of Wilson’s former teammates demurred.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Jelly Roll demurred from speaking about his ideological stances at the Grammys Sunday night.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2026
George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 May 2026
When asked about joining a list of Lakers coaches that includes Jackson and Pat Riley, Redick demurred.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Asked Thursday about which specific posts his wife regretted, Mamdani demurred.
—CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Jassy demurred, declining to take Anthropic’s side, the people said.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
When his defense minister and other security officials pushed right after October 7 for Israel to strike not just Hamas but also Hezbollah, Netanyahu demurred.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Asked if his demands constituted extortion, Jackson demurred.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The group of Wilson’s former teammates demurred.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Jelly Roll demurred from speaking about his ideological stances at the Grammys Sunday night.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demurred
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What de Gaulle objected to was de facto American authorization on matters of French security.—
Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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Recycled water has been controversial, like when Eagle residents recently objected to their city’s plan on reusing water.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
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There, organizers who have protested women’s athletic events involving transgender participants across California delivered speeches demanding that the CIF prohibit Hernandez and other transgender athletes from competing.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Referee Dan Engler did not see Gunther’s foot under the rope, and Gunther protested despite Engler upholding the decision.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Demurred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demurred. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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