as in exception
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
pardon me, but I have an objection to any plan that requires staying out all night
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Recent Examples of objection
In another way of increasing LFC’s presence, Hotchkiss forged an agreement with the Chicago Bears allowing the team to practice on campus starting in 1976, despite the objections of some neighbors.
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Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
City leaders on Tuesday gave the green light to the redevelopment of the Hyde Park Square business district over the objections of dozens of residents, a mayoral hopeful and the Hyde Park Neighborhood Council.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The protests were planned prior to the demonstrations in Los Angeles that were sparked by federal immigration raids of workplaces and prompted President Trump to send in the National Guard and other military over the objection of local leaders.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Generate three compelling arguments for this settlement amount, then anticipate the opposing counsel's three strongest objections.
—Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
City leaders on Tuesday gave the green light to the redevelopment of the Hyde Park Square business district over the objections of dozens of residents, a mayoral hopeful and the Hyde Park Neighborhood Council.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The protests were planned prior to the demonstrations in Los Angeles that were sparked by federal immigration raids of workplaces and prompted President Trump to send in the National Guard and other military over the objection of local leaders.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Generate three compelling arguments for this settlement amount, then anticipate the opposing counsel's three strongest objections.
—Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection
Noun
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Assets left running for legitimate business reasons can be tagged with exception authorizations.—
Bojan Ilic,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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For the most part, every movie that DiCaprio is in is a DiCaprio movie, with a few exceptions — namely his team-ups with directors whose films are events in their own right, such as Quentin Tarantino and Christopher Nolan.—
Derek Lawrence,
EW.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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When the latter walked out for batting practice on Saturday, McGriff had a question for Jensen, as Anne Rogers of Royals.com noted.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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Countless studies have shown that outcomes for citizens improve when members of the media ask probing questions of politicians.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2025
Noun
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By July, the department had dismissed thousands of these complaints, raising concerns about whether each case was being dutifully considered.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Building inspector Major construction work continues at the U.S. Federal Reserve building as U.S. President Donald Trump voices complaints about Fed Chair Jerome Powell, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 14, 2025.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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On Thursday Khalil’s lawyers filed a claim against the Trump administration for $20 million in damages, alleging he was falsely imprisoned, prosecuted and portrayed as antisemitic as the government sought to deport him over his role in campus protests against Israel’s war in Gaza.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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At the time, widespread protests were underway in L.A. over the immigration raids.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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The Washington football franchise changed its name from the Washington Redskins to the Commanders after decades of criticism about its name and logo.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
20 July 2025
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In 2024, a girl in Madison, Wisconsin, participated in the event with her mother, provoking severe criticism particularly from Wisconsin Republican politicians who tried to ban the event this year.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Because of these factors, getting a complete and accurate picture of which devices are truly secure remains a challenge.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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But Maryland argues that its permit would need to be appealed through the state courts, which would involve filing a challenge at the appropriate circuit court — in this case in Worcester County.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
20 July 2025
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“Objection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objection. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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