expostulating

verb

present participle of expostulate
as in objecting
to present an opposing opinion or argument the concerned parents tried to expostulate with their daughter when she announced her intention to live on her own in New York City

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  1. objecting
  2. protesting
  3. complaining
Verb
  • The conflict is hardly the first involving a living celebrity objecting to a fictional depiction.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The decision sparked widespread public debate, with students, teachers and even some astronomers objecting to the change, Smithsonian Magazine notes.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of objecting
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  • Controversy came—from members of the cosmopolitan Black art scene, who had been protesting modern art museums like the Whitney for not exhibiting more work by Black artists.
    — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
  • One week later, it was confirmed that the Biennale had reinstated the pavilion as the Taiwan Pavilion, the designation the Chinese delegation is now protesting.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of protesting
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  • But across San Ángel, anger was palpable, with many complaining about the government’s inaction.
    — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Trump has a long history of complaining about Fox to Murdoch — while also coveting its support and complimenting its pro-Trump stars.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of complaining
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“Expostulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expostulating. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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