as in protested
to present an opposing opinion or argument
they objected to the conductor's insistence that their train tickets were not valid
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Recent Examples of objected
The world’s oldest human rights organization objected to the framing of a briefing ahead of King Charles III’s speech setting out the government’s priorities for the year on Wednesday.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
At its most recent meeting last month, three members of the committee objected to language that suggested its next move would be a rate cut.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 May 2026
LoBue, whose older sister Rosellina was brutally stabbed to death in 1987 by Erik Chatman, fiercely objected to the resentencing, and last month, Chatman was further resentenced to a 25-year prison term and immediate parole eligibility, to head off a prospective retrial.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
Only a single faculty member objected.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
Fed Governor Stephen Miran again voted no in favor of a quarter percentage point cut, while three regional presidents objected to language that markets read as an indicator that the next move will be a cut.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Allman, 48, attended both hearings in person and objected to his mom’s petition.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2026
Financial and practical concerns also dictated another decision by the county that neighbors objected to — to limit the new theater’s seating capacity to around 300 seats, given that the old Playhouse could in later years never fill its far-larger auditorium.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
For example, a conservative religious newspaper owned by televangelist Jerry Falwell objected to the festival’s name and mission.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
At its most recent meeting last month, three members of the committee objected to language that suggested its next move would be a rate cut.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 May 2026
LoBue, whose older sister Rosellina was brutally stabbed to death in 1987 by Erik Chatman, fiercely objected to the resentencing, and last month, Chatman was further resentenced to a 25-year prison term and immediate parole eligibility, to head off a prospective retrial.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
Only a single faculty member objected.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
Fed Governor Stephen Miran again voted no in favor of a quarter percentage point cut, while three regional presidents objected to language that markets read as an indicator that the next move will be a cut.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Allman, 48, attended both hearings in person and objected to his mom’s petition.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2026
Financial and practical concerns also dictated another decision by the county that neighbors objected to — to limit the new theater’s seating capacity to around 300 seats, given that the old Playhouse could in later years never fill its far-larger auditorium.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
For example, a conservative religious newspaper owned by televangelist Jerry Falwell objected to the festival’s name and mission.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objected
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Faculty leaders criticized the process as opaque and politically driven, while students protested his conservative positions on LGBTQ+ issues and higher education.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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Naturalists and later scientists also protested such allegorical uses of primates.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
18 May 2026
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Several fans complained on social media about having a poor view of the singer's concert due to the tour's tall ramp structures.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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Defense and foreign ministry officials this week formally complained to the Russian embassy about the air incident, the statement added.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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When asked about joining a list of Lakers coaches that includes Jackson and Pat Riley, Redick demurred.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Asked if the Stars have become too power-play dependent, the dynamic defensemen demurred.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Objected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objected. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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