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
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.
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Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 3 June 2026
In the felony battery case, the court later granted Jimenez’s request to participate in the mental health diversion program despite the prosecutor’s objections, Gire said Monday.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
One of her objections is that AI is mostly used to help create other products and services rather than being a product in its own right.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The United States has hosted a series of rare meetings between representatives of the governments of Israel and Lebanon since the hostilities erupted, with Beirut attending despite strong objections from Hezbollah.
—Reuters, NBC news, 1 June 2026
The Boilermakers’ former general counsel testified Tuesday that the law firm representing the union for roughly half a century attended International Executive Council meetings held at luxury destinations — and raised no objections about the costs or attendance.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
An essential seven-email nurture sequence then teaches, builds trust, handles objections, and ultimately closes sales automatically.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Though the measures had been discussed as possibilities, now that they have been put in effect in what the city of San Diego says is a joint effort of the city, the Sierra Club and local rangers, some Cove-goers are raising objections.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-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
Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 3 June 2026
In the felony battery case, the court later granted Jimenez’s request to participate in the mental health diversion program despite the prosecutor’s objections, Gire said Monday.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
One of her objections is that AI is mostly used to help create other products and services rather than being a product in its own right.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The United States has hosted a series of rare meetings between representatives of the governments of Israel and Lebanon since the hostilities erupted, with Beirut attending despite strong objections from Hezbollah.
—Reuters, NBC news, 1 June 2026
The Boilermakers’ former general counsel testified Tuesday that the law firm representing the union for roughly half a century attended International Executive Council meetings held at luxury destinations — and raised no objections about the costs or attendance.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
An essential seven-email nurture sequence then teaches, builds trust, handles objections, and ultimately closes sales automatically.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Though the measures had been discussed as possibilities, now that they have been put in effect in what the city of San Diego says is a joint effort of the city, the Sierra Club and local rangers, some Cove-goers are raising objections.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objections
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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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The code says harassment can include negative or disparaging comments about a participant’s gender identity, lists no exceptions and says harassment violations can lead to discipline, including suspension or expulsion from OBRA.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Earlier Wednesday, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended his agency’s detention standards on Capitol Hill amid complaints about ICE’s Delaney Hall detention facility in Newark, New Jersey.—
Laura Strickler,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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The ultimate winning candidate in the race will lead the California Department of Insurance, which is responsible for approving rate increases for home and auto policies, investigating complaints about insurers and enforcing consumer protections.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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In this period before culture was so profoundly professionalized, populism and pluralism were genuine material questions of public participation, access, and power.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The details of the card are written in a cursive that flows against the less elastic serifs of the demographic data questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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One of the main criticisms lobbed at DeGette in the primary campaign so far has focused on the number of her bills that have become law.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Criticisms The calculator is part of an effort to build support for the governor’s proposal and push back against criticisms, particularly over its potential impact on local government finances.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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This repression sparked years of protests and widened the divide between his government and the public, ultimately leading to his resignation.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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The protests began a week earlier after immigrant advocates said detainees inside launched a hunger strike over poor living conditions at the 1,000-bed facility, which opened last May.—
Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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There are also suites designed to accommodate mobility challenges, featuring wider doorways, grab bars in the bathroom, and roll-in showers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Memories of those early, exhausting days of fatherhood cannot be extricated from the challenges of rewriting a particularly thorny vignette.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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“Objections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objections. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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