OBJECTIONS Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

objections

noun

plural of objection

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 Yet successive administrations in Washington have historically been cautious about selling American arms to Belgrade, partly due to objections from regional neighbors. — Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The proposal was not on the July 14 meeting agenda, but about 25 residents used the public comment portion of the meeting to voice their concerns and objections, speaking for a large portion of the two-hour meeting. — Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 Sayed then shifted the conversation to financial support for Israel, portraying his objections as a common-sense opposition to using tax dollars on anyone but Americans. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026 The decision came after Democratic lawmakers raised objections during briefings last week about the months-old organization and its agenda. — Anna Maria Barry-Jester, ProPublica, 17 July 2026 Defendant was convicted on all counts, however, the case was reversed on appeal due to my objections raised concerning the State’s improper admission of Williams Rule evidence. — Jacob M. Noble, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2026 Paramount cleared a major hurdle in its effort to gain government approvals when the DOJ raised no objections in a statement on June 12. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 July 2026 Zahara’s court hearing is scheduled for September 28, when a judge will decide on her request if no objections are brought forward. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 13 July 2026 Other companies, including Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Larry Ellison’s Oracle, in recent years have moved their HQs out of California for tax reasons or over objections to California laws and regulations. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for objections

Noun

Another important culprit is the assumption that a creator’s intention behind not mentioning certain exceptions was antagonistic or exclusionary.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
The results show Californians have a strong distaste for building data centers for artificial intelligence technology, and largely favor the state’s efforts to protect the environment and cut emissions — with some exceptions.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of exceptions

Noun

Customers were irate and expressed outrage by filing complaints with the Federal Communications Commission and a class action lawsuit.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
Those records showed that several current and former Saint Alphonsus healthcare professionals who worked alongside Shapiro raised concerns and filed complaints about the surgeon’s abilities and his impacts on patient safety over the course of years.

— Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026

Definition of complaints

Noun

The statement did not address questions about Northwood Ravin’s verbal agreement with Cherry, whether parking is a recurring issue with other projects across the city or how the developer can prevent similar problems in the future.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Backstage, Juice Robinson questions where David Finlay and Clark Connors are running off to before challenging them to a Double Chain Tag Team Match at Redemption.

— Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of questions

Noun

The Steamfitters were staging protests outside the Pfizer site, accusing the MetroLoft — which employs a mix of union and nonunion contractors — of building on the cheap and tolerating unsafe work conditions.

— Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
On the same street in 2015, a White police officer shot and killed an unarmed, biracial 19-year-old, Tony Robinson, leading to major protests.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 July 2026