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
Holder’s prosecutorial discretion also raised objections.
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
Penn outbid a number of other suitors for the ESPN business, and the tie-up has faced objections from investors since the very beginning.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2025
But some more thoughtful objections — see journalist Van Lathan’s October appearance on The Ringer podcast The Big Picture — take issue with the ways in which Perfidia is sexualized by two white men, DiCaprio and Sean Penn’s characters, the latter a neo-Nazi.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Moore enters redistricting battle over Maryland legislator's objections Democrats are fighting back, with some blue states drawing new lines to even the national playing field.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 5 Nov. 2025
There were two major objections that were raised to the scenario of a rotating Earth, and neither one was successfully addressed until the Renaissance.
—Big Think, 30 Oct. 2025
But Republicans quickly overcame her objections and the Senate went home.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Trump has ordered deployments over the objections of mayors and community members.
—Colleen Hamilton, Them., 30 Oct. 2025
When President Harry Truman added a balcony to the White House, the renovation was completed over the CFA's objections.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2025
Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
Penn outbid a number of other suitors for the ESPN business, and the tie-up has faced objections from investors since the very beginning.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2025
But some more thoughtful objections — see journalist Van Lathan’s October appearance on The Ringer podcast The Big Picture — take issue with the ways in which Perfidia is sexualized by two white men, DiCaprio and Sean Penn’s characters, the latter a neo-Nazi.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Moore enters redistricting battle over Maryland legislator's objections Democrats are fighting back, with some blue states drawing new lines to even the national playing field.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 5 Nov. 2025
There were two major objections that were raised to the scenario of a rotating Earth, and neither one was successfully addressed until the Renaissance.
—Big Think, 30 Oct. 2025
But Republicans quickly overcame her objections and the Senate went home.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Trump has ordered deployments over the objections of mayors and community members.
—Colleen Hamilton, Them., 30 Oct. 2025
When President Harry Truman added a balcony to the White House, the renovation was completed over the CFA's objections.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objections
Noun
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Smith maintained many of the gifts cited by Cannon fell under exceptions to the disclosure rules, including those governing charity event tickets and gifts for birthdays or holidays.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Under that order, the government required citizens to turn in their gold in exchange for paper currency, although there were exceptions for jewelry, certain rare coins and small amounts for industrial use.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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Parents of students with disabilities have increasingly resorted to filing complaints with the state over their schools’ failure to educate their children, and most of the time, state investigators have agreed.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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MacLeod said many of the complaints his organization hears are like the Johnsons’ and involve third-party utility billing companies hired by landlords.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Ask The Post’s journalists Our reporters and editors answer your questions.—
Karen Tumulty,
Washington Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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Experts say some familiar nutrition advice remains, but the changes may raise questions and confusion.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Chinese retailer, known for its range of cheap ultra-fast-fashion clothing and criticisms of its labor and environmental practices, is nestled on the sixth floor of a more than century-old building in Paris, a city famous for high-end fashion and a recent green push.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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But challenges and criticisms remain, including a recent mass shooting at a homeless encampment, state and federal consent decrees and questions about police’s interaction with federal immigration enforcement.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Venezuelan immigrants and political refugees are celebrating the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, despite local protests and legal concerns.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
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What started as labor strikes and merchant protests over currency collapse and inflation has expanded into widespread street demonstrations and student protests.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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My Seven Mothers is an eye-opening account of the challenges and possibilities connected with liberation and radical social change during the 1970s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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But food hubs also have high startup and operational costs, challenges with maintaining a consistent supply and demand and recruiting skilled leadership and staff, and navigating organizational, regulatory and food safety requirements, Perez said.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Objections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objections. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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