as in exceptions
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 objections
Referees did not blow the whistle for a foul on the play, despite forceful objections from the Knicks bench.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
So why have these objections remained so potent?
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
While preservation advocates raised objections, city survey data showed 77% of residents supported its demolition.
—Maddie White, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The bill passed by a vote of 214 to 212, over the objections of Democrats.
—Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
But Democrats are now balking at a long-term extension over their objections to Pulte.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 9 June 2026
No objections or appeals were filed at the time.
—Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 8 June 2026
In a show of their objections to the package, Democrats had introduced more than 150 amendments to the reconciliation bill as of Monday.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 8 June 2026
With no objections and the window for objections having ended, the USPTO is expected to register QuadGod to Malinin, and that registration should occur in a matter of weeks.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 3 June 2026
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
So why have these objections remained so potent?
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
While preservation advocates raised objections, city survey data showed 77% of residents supported its demolition.
—Maddie White, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The bill passed by a vote of 214 to 212, over the objections of Democrats.
—Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
But Democrats are now balking at a long-term extension over their objections to Pulte.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 9 June 2026
No objections or appeals were filed at the time.
—Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 8 June 2026
In a show of their objections to the package, Democrats had introduced more than 150 amendments to the reconciliation bill as of Monday.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 8 June 2026
With no objections and the window for objections having ended, the USPTO is expected to register QuadGod to Malinin, and that registration should occur in a matter of weeks.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objections
Noun
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Rogers, of course, is one of the exceptions.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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However, exceptions can arise when your spouse shares legal responsibility for the debt, when community property laws apply or when certain types of obligations are involved.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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More complaints, from at home and abroad, will likely come.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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The complaints also allege that sparking or downed power lines exacerbated the inferno.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Beloved actor Ron Perlman fully leans into trying to make the contestants fail this task by forcing eye contact, asking them polite questions, rebuking their bad manners in ignoring him, and even doggedly getting into their personal space.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Players trudged out of Atlanta Stadium (AKA Mercedes-Benz Stadium) with their eyes fixed on the floor, not even entertaining the thought of engaging with questions.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Noun
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On Saturday, former CIA Director Leon Panetta, who served under former President Barack Obama, suggested Bolton was targeted over his frequent criticisms of the president’s foreign policy decisions.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Aug. 2025
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Other users on social media leveled similar criticisms at the Browns, with some speculating that the obstacles being put in front of the quarterback are intentional.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Dissanayake was elected just over a year ago on promises of reform in the wake of a 2022 financial crunch that led to protests that brought down the long-standing Rajapaksa political dynasty and then austerity policies as a condition for debt relief.—
Danish Manzoor Bhat,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Ian Bell’s documentary WTO/99, which examines the protests in Seattle in 1999 over the World Trade Organization meeting, won Best Editing for Bell and Alex Megaro who cut the film.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Despite the disagreement, Rigler said the ruling gives Cascadia supporters renewed confidence as legal challenges continue.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The tools—the ability to automate data production, analyze large datasets, and gain insights faster and faster, married to the number and complexity of challenges, makes now a very rich time to be inquisitive.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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“Objections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objections. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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