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
Both Regan and Koltun have objected to the subpoenas for their clients’ information, and have moved to unseal the cases, which are pending before US District Chief Judge James Boasberg.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Even Giants great Barry Bonds, who played his home games in San Francisco’s massive bayside ballpark when Petco opened in 2004, objected to how large the venue played.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
The Pentagon, which previously paid $5,000 for each connection, objected to the price hike but ultimately agreed to pay it, according to Reuters.
—ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
Many objected to the movie’s inconsistent mythology, weak character development, fundamental changes to the persona of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), and an overall lack of coherent world-building across Abrams and Johnson’s two incongruous installments.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 May 2026
But the decision prompted dissents from three policymakers who objected to language in the post-meeting statement suggesting the Fed could eventually resume rate cuts.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
James, a congressional candidate and the first Black woman to own a cannabis dispensary in the United States, objected to images in the campaign that depicted Black or dark-skinned people alongside language linking marijuana use to laziness and poor academic performance.
—Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 19 May 2026
During Tuesday's debate, Democrats praised Clyburn's work on behalf of the state and repeatedly objected to plans to reshape his district.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
The students has objected to Schapiro’s support for Israel and to his handling of Black Lives Matter protests while at the helm at Northwestern.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Even Giants great Barry Bonds, who played his home games in San Francisco’s massive bayside ballpark when Petco opened in 2004, objected to how large the venue played.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
The Pentagon, which previously paid $5,000 for each connection, objected to the price hike but ultimately agreed to pay it, according to Reuters.
—ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
Many objected to the movie’s inconsistent mythology, weak character development, fundamental changes to the persona of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), and an overall lack of coherent world-building across Abrams and Johnson’s two incongruous installments.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 May 2026
But the decision prompted dissents from three policymakers who objected to language in the post-meeting statement suggesting the Fed could eventually resume rate cuts.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
James, a congressional candidate and the first Black woman to own a cannabis dispensary in the United States, objected to images in the campaign that depicted Black or dark-skinned people alongside language linking marijuana use to laziness and poor academic performance.
—Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 19 May 2026
During Tuesday's debate, Democrats praised Clyburn's work on behalf of the state and repeatedly objected to plans to reshape his district.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
The students has objected to Schapiro’s support for Israel and to his handling of Black Lives Matter protests while at the helm at Northwestern.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objected
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There, organizers who have protested women’s athletic events involving transgender participants across California delivered speeches demanding that the CIF prohibit Hernandez and other transgender athletes from competing.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Referee Dan Engler did not see Gunther’s foot under the rope, and Gunther protested despite Engler upholding the decision.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Iranians still had access to a national internet, but that has a far narrower reach, and users complained of poor service and heavy censorship.—
Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Motorists complained the gasoline was contaminated and ruined their cars.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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In January, Howe had pushed to sign Rayan, the young Brazilian forward, but the club demurred and instead the player left Vasco da Gama for Bournemouth.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
25 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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“Objected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objected. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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