demurring

present participle of demur

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demurring
Verb
  • While objecting to restraints, Robinson’s attorneys agree with the sheriff that the court should limit or ban video and photographic coverage of proceedings.
    Stepheny Price , Melissa Chrise, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Federal courts generally require plaintiffs to show a specific, personal injury to establish standing—a high bar for citizens objecting to government property decisions since courts often dismiss cases brought by citizens without a direct stake.
    Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Outside the facility earlier this month, USA TODAY reporters saw demonstrators peacefully protesting.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Purposefully impeding access to federal buildings and law enforcement is dangerous and is not peacefully protesting.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Demurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demurring. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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