demurring

present participle of demur

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for demurring
Verb
  • Some Republicans, in addition to objecting to restoring tax credits for immigrants with legal presence, also argue that extending the premiums for all Americans would be too costly for the federal government.
    Erin Doherty, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
  • In July, an A&M student recorded herself objecting to a lesson in a children’s literature course taught by Melissa McCoul that touched on gender identity.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Federal officials reported the arrests of 13 people protesting Friday near the facility, which has been frequently targeted during the administration’s surge of immigration enforcement this fall.
    Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Residents of Hallstatt, a small Austrian village rumored to be the inspiration for Arendelle in Disney’s Frozen movies, began protesting mass tourism in 2020.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
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“Demurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demurring. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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