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
Second, there are objections saying the payouts are unfair to female athletes, and this bill doesn’t require the revenue sharing that the objectors demand.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 28 May 2026
Here, too, CDOT disregarded the objections of many residents as the agency previewed its plans during very limited neighborhood meetings and Zoom calls.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Beyer’s criticism adds to a growing list of objections surrounding the project.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2026
The state attorney general paid tribute to Trump for his endorsement despite the objections of Senate Republican leaders.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 28 May 2026
Here, too, CDOT disregarded the objections of many residents as the agency previewed its plans during very limited neighborhood meetings and Zoom calls.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Beyer’s criticism adds to a growing list of objections surrounding the project.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2026
The state attorney general paid tribute to Trump for his endorsement despite the objections of Senate Republican leaders.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection
Noun
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There's very little Democrats and Republicans seem to agree on these days, but Iowa's importance to their political futures is one exception.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
31 May 2026
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On-field treatment delay Players who require on-field treatment from medical staff will have to leave the field of play for one minute after the restart, bar notable exceptions.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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So the question is no longer theoretical.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Amble Health did not respond to questions for this article.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The investigative document, much of which is redacted, said the investigation was prompted by a 2024 anonymous complaint.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
27 May 2026
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Another frightening similarity between today and the pre-1914 world is the conflation of complaints that Great Powers have against one another.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Iran claimed the shutdown was a wartime necessity Iranian authorities first shut down the internet in January during mass anti-government protests that were eventually stamped out in a violent crackdown.—
Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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The law signed by Hochul would apply statewide and would apply to any house of worship, including mosques, which have also been targeted by protests over the years.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Both players have been regular targets for fan criticism over their attitude this term.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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But that market has faced growing criticism for its dependence on mass production and cultural appropriation — and a portion of travelers are responding by spending their money differently.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Continuing that synthesis — of theory and practice, of short-term goals and long-term ambitions — is the challenge, and the next step is closing out a team that’s in the process learning a thing or two about itself.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The Cruz-Cantwell bill eschews making proclamations to invite such challenges.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2026
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“Objection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objection. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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