objected (to)

Definition of objected (to)next
past tense of object (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for objected (to)
Verb
  • Eilish's brother/collaborator Finneas, who has previously protested against ICE in Los Angeles, also spoke about the shootings in Minnesota in an Instagram post on Sunday.
    Karen Cortes, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
  • As iLe recalled, the massive crowds in the Verano Boricua protested in creative and fun ways.
    Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Nearly a year before Kim debunked the rumors, Cheban rejected the claims during a March 2025 interview with Us Weekly, sharing sentiments similar to Kim’s about their differing lifestyles.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
  • The ruling rejected the league’s attempt to force Flores into arbitration, which would have had Commissioner Roger Goodell serve as the arbitrator.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Like a lot of messy divorces, this started with a wandering eye, a lover scorned and boils down to the money.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Watch this episode for Edie Falco's fiery, Emmy-winning performance as a woman both exhausted and scorned.
    Dan Snierson, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Dec. 2025
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“Objected (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objected%20%28to%29. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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