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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
Top Army officials, over Hegseth’s objections, decided to keep Butler in the promotion queue during the past year.
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Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
Some pointed to the modern-day resurgence of antisemitism as justification for their objections.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
That deal and others that followed were cleared over the objections of top antitrust division staff including Slater.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Adams said the objections to the helmet were not about the message itself, but rather the idea of Heraskevych wearing the helmet while sliding down the track.
—Jenna West, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
In January, the new administration raised objections to the protocol for the trial.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 Feb. 2026
Loud objections left commissioners calling for order and taking a recess.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, a high-speed rail proposal between Dallas and Fort Worth is stuck in limbo, stemming from objections to where a route would connect in Dallas, per KERA.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
In 2002, the Connecticut Siting Council approved the construction of the existing two compressors in Brookfield over local objections.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
Some pointed to the modern-day resurgence of antisemitism as justification for their objections.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
That deal and others that followed were cleared over the objections of top antitrust division staff including Slater.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Adams said the objections to the helmet were not about the message itself, but rather the idea of Heraskevych wearing the helmet while sliding down the track.
—Jenna West, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
In January, the new administration raised objections to the protocol for the trial.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 Feb. 2026
Loud objections left commissioners calling for order and taking a recess.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, a high-speed rail proposal between Dallas and Fort Worth is stuck in limbo, stemming from objections to where a route would connect in Dallas, per KERA.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
In 2002, the Connecticut Siting Council approved the construction of the existing two compressors in Brookfield over local objections.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objections
Noun
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Those exceptions are not listed in the OMES report.—
Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoman,
15 Feb. 2026
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Overstaying Your Welcome Of course, there are plenty of exceptions, but clarify your arrival and departure times in advance, and be aware of any changes.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Kiswani noted that outlets such as the New York Post have written about New Yorkers' complaints about the uptick in dog poop being left behind.—
MARIANA ALFARO THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Of the 10 complaints in 2025, Provost Rahul Shrivastav said one was substantiated, two are still being investigated and the rest were resolved, the student paper reported.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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But internal documents produced in the discovery phase of the social media litigation raise questions about Meta’s focus on teen users and the effectiveness of its safety features.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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But with no sign of the 84-year-old, there are growing concerns about her welfare and questions about how long the investigation will drag on.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In some ways it was set up to fail from the moment those infamous quotation marks around the title were revealed; an attempt by Fennell to get ahead of the very criticisms that have been published this week.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Similar criticisms arose when the board made its last appointment — District 7 member Alex Arroyo, who in early 2025 replaced former board member Monica Silva after she was elected Kane County coroner.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Advertisement Navalny rose to prominence as an anti-corruption campaigner and staged massive anti-Kremlin protests, becoming a key opponent of President Vladimir Putin.—
Nandika Chatterjee,
Time,
14 Feb. 2026
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Such arrests have been happening for weeks following the government crackdown last month that crushed the protests calling for the end of the country's theocratic rule.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The survey, which takes about one to two minutes to complete, invites parents and primary caregivers to share their experiences with child care, pediatric and mental health access, cost of living, long commutes and other everyday challenges.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the chatbots and productivity tools that have dominated public attention, AI is extending the reach of cutting-edge science and helping scientists globally tackle some of the greatest challenges facing their communities.—
James Manyika,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Objections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objections. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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