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
Defense attorney Baker objected.
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Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
However, had Cunningham's wife not objected, the filmmaker planned to cast his own son, Noel, in the part.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Jason objected to that, but Travis said mayo would be available in the kitchen if needed.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Numerous musicians, including Adele and Bruce Springsteen, have objected over the past decade to Trump’s use of their material at campaign rallies and elsewhere.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Still, prosecutors objected to the court’s dismissal.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The community college district’s board approved the moves on a contentious 3-2 vote this week, at a meeting packed with community members who objected and defended the existing policy.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Some Democrats objected to the nature of the discussion.
—Stephanie Armour, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Prosecutors objected to her release.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
However, had Cunningham's wife not objected, the filmmaker planned to cast his own son, Noel, in the part.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Jason objected to that, but Travis said mayo would be available in the kitchen if needed.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Numerous musicians, including Adele and Bruce Springsteen, have objected over the past decade to Trump’s use of their material at campaign rallies and elsewhere.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Still, prosecutors objected to the court’s dismissal.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The community college district’s board approved the moves on a contentious 3-2 vote this week, at a meeting packed with community members who objected and defended the existing policy.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Some Democrats objected to the nature of the discussion.
—Stephanie Armour, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Prosecutors objected to her release.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objected
Verb
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On replay, fans at Allianz Field protested for a penalty kick, but referee Alexis da Silva said play on.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
28 Oct. 2025
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Rossi protested his innocence and claimed he was punished so strictly because of his prominent role in Italian football, to make an example.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rookies fell out with their bosses all the time, who, in turn, complained about the impossibility of getting good help these days.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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Trump has often complained that Japan doesn’t buy American vehicles, which are often too wide to be practical on narrow Japanese streets.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Former city of Miami Commissioner Ken Russell demurred.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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Sacramento County Director of Finance Chad Rinde demurred at The Sacramento Bee’s request for a phone interview.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Objected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objected. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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