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
After religious conservatives objected to the film’s poster – which depicted an apparently pregnant Virgin Mary nailed to a cross – riot police were called out to head off any potential disturbances at the premiere.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors objected to the plea deal from Orange County Superior Court Judge Larry Yellin.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
For the second time in two weeks, Murray offered a proposal to fund all of DHS except for ICE and Customs and Border Protection, but Republicans objected.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
For the second time in two weeks, Murray offered a proposal to fund all of Homeland Security except for ICE and Customs and Border Protection, but Republicans objected.
—Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Several governors objected, arguing that the deployments exceeded federal authority.
—Brielle Miller, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026
Some human rights groups and pundits have objected, however, saying the bans limit free speech and criminalize legitimate expressions of support for the Palestinian cause.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Politicians from both parties have objected to prediction markets operating in their states, for opposite reasons.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The Atlanta Hawks had announced plans to commemorate a legendary, long-standing strip club, Magic City, at an upcoming game, and Kornet objected.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors objected to the plea deal from Orange County Superior Court Judge Larry Yellin.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
For the second time in two weeks, Murray offered a proposal to fund all of DHS except for ICE and Customs and Border Protection, but Republicans objected.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
For the second time in two weeks, Murray offered a proposal to fund all of Homeland Security except for ICE and Customs and Border Protection, but Republicans objected.
—Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Several governors objected, arguing that the deployments exceeded federal authority.
—Brielle Miller, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026
Some human rights groups and pundits have objected, however, saying the bans limit free speech and criminalize legitimate expressions of support for the Palestinian cause.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Politicians from both parties have objected to prediction markets operating in their states, for opposite reasons.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The Atlanta Hawks had announced plans to commemorate a legendary, long-standing strip club, Magic City, at an upcoming game, and Kornet objected.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objected
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Students protested his fealty to the prison-industrial complex through his previous position at the GEO Group, a private prison and immigration detention corporation notable for allegations of human rights abuse.—
Karen J. Leader,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Cubans in the United States and Cuban Americans have long protested the current Cuban government, and accused the island's leadership of human rights violations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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For years, people who lived just outside the urban center of Boca Raton complained to each other about the massive new buildings going up all around Palmetto Park Boulevard and Mizner Park, but these conversations always ended with the same sense of helplessness.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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By 2015, the big three credit bureaus had become the most complained about firms in the agency’s complaint system.—
Joel Jacobs,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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Jassy demurred, declining to take Anthropic’s side, the people said.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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When his defense minister and other security officials pushed right after October 7 for Israel to strike not just Hamas but also Hezbollah, Netanyahu demurred.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Objected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objected. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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