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
Filing an objection or motion to vacate the judgment can pause or permanently stop garnishment if a judge agrees.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Health professionals must continue cultivating awareness of how some religious objections will be beneath the surface — difficult even for adherents to articulate — but nonetheless legitimate and motivating.
—Cory Anderson, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
Clark’s lawyers argued Thursday, through an objection, that evidence obtained from searches of the house conducted before the police had obtained a search warrant for the property, including photos of apparent blood on the walls and bed, should not be introduced at the trial.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The procedural objection is a perennial Democratic favorite.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Health professionals must continue cultivating awareness of how some religious objections will be beneath the surface — difficult even for adherents to articulate — but nonetheless legitimate and motivating.
—Cory Anderson, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
Clark’s lawyers argued Thursday, through an objection, that evidence obtained from searches of the house conducted before the police had obtained a search warrant for the property, including photos of apparent blood on the walls and bed, should not be introduced at the trial.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The procedural objection is a perennial Democratic favorite.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection
Noun
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The Navajo Nation is the lone exception in Arizona.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Mar. 2026
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Even the biggest indie acts of the last 15 years or so tend to be solo singer-songwriters masquerading as bands, but Brooklyn’s Geese, the buzziest rock band in years, are a total exception.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
8 Mar. 2026
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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And yet, Trump has also managed to avoid complex questions about those issues — the most pressing before his administration — and despite Democrats and some of his own supporters lashing out over them.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Earlier in the night, the combative progressive suggested the results would not be known until Wednesday or later after the Texas Supreme Court blocked a Dallas judge who ordered polls to stay open two extra hours after complaints from voters who were turned away.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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In late 2024, the medical board received a complaint alleging that Acacio was a daily cocaine user.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Where some see a form of protest, federal prosecutors allege intent to cause harm.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Most recently, during January’s anti-government protests, the authorities killed thousands of protesters and plunged the entire country into international isolation with an internet blackout.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Be willing to listen to criticism.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Traders landing six-figure payouts associated with the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and the death of Iran's supreme leader drew criticism from lawmakers in Washington and critics of the apps.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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Multiple candidates among the leading contenders represent diverse backgrounds and experiences capable of addressing California’s major challenges.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Progressive groups are vowing to mount challenges from the left to any lawmaker who opposes the war powers vote, Axios reported.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Objection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objection. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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