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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This policy has remained largely consistent through recent seasons and applies across Grand Slams and tour events (with some exceptions like Wimbledon in 2022, which briefly went further and banned them entirely before reversing course).—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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With rare exceptions, the America 250 exhibitions and programs of US museums reflect plans set around 2024, rather than in response to the urgency or precarity of the moment.—
Greg Allen,
ARTnews.com,
7 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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Please feel welcome to direct your thoughts and complaints to the comments section.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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The case has drawn national attention, fueled by debate over Texas self-defense law, questions surrounding race, competing narratives about what happened beneath a Memorial High School team tent and demonstrations outside the Collin County courthouse.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Any questions, comments or complaints regarding this Sweepstakes must be directed to the Sponsor only, and NOT to Instagram, Facebook, or their affiliated entities.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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Mears, who stepped into the prosecutor role in 2019, has long been the target of criticisms from Republicans who accused him of failing to seek tougher sentences for violent criminals.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 June 2026
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There are valid criticisms surrounding the true crime genre, including accusations that the medium has become sensational and exploitative.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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In May there were 1,311 protests, complaints and expressions of dissent in Cuba, according to a report from the Observatorio Cubano de Conflictos, part of the Human Rights Foundation in Cuba.—
Sarah Moreno
June 5,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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Democratic members of Congress from New York City visited the facility early in the protests and said the detainees' accounts are credible.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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What’s fun about the Love Island USA challenges is the complex set designs and costumes all around a theme that isn’t entirely necessary but adds to the overall campiness of the show.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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The reception welcomed participants in the Route 66 Centennial Caravan, a once-in-a-lifetime journey traversing all eight states connected by the Mother Road while highlighting preservation successes and future challenges facing the historic corridor.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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“Objections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objections. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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