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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The rendering also comes one day after the Kansas City chapter of the American Institute of Architects sent a letter, and their own renderings, to members of the Kansas City Council, objecting to the size and scale of buildings being planned.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
17 Nov. 2025 -
On Saturday, Kelly shared an X post from notorious right-wing propaganda platform Libs of TikTok, objecting to the appointment of Black trans activist and filmmaker Giselle Byrd to the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW).—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
17 Nov. 2025
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Students are protesting the university’s decision to ban the magazines.—
Tevon Blair,
Essence,
10 Dec. 2025
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Keep protesting, and pay attention.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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The amplifying of complaining subcontractors, always easy to find.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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But many Spotify users voiced displeasure at the change-up, with some complaining that the disco ball looked pixelated on a small phone screen and, generally, was visually displeasing.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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“Expostulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expostulating. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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