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 No objections were raised at the time, and the ICA president selected the four judges that worked on this hearing panel. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Judge Sullivan questioned the jurors one by one, removed none, and, on Friday morning, over the defense’s objections, refused to investigate further. — Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026 Bessent's remarks came as Siluanov's first in-person appearance at the summit since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 drew objections from other European leaders. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 The proceedings were livestreamed by Salt Lake City TV channel KUTV, despite objections from Robinson's lawyers, who argued such coverage jeopardizes his right to a fair trial. — Bill Chappell, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026 The group, calling themselves the Higgs Beach Preservation Committee, had a range of other objections as well. — Oliver Wu, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026 Recently, Capifali helped guide the Johnson administration through a tiff with aldermen who legalized video gambling terminals over the mayor’s objections. — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 The sale has drawn objections from the flight attendants union and a software firm that says some of the data isn’t Spirit’s to sell. — Jeff Kleinma, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Now, Democrats in Congress are raising those same objections, and pushing the FTC to investigate the merger. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for objections

Noun

Cincinnati traditionally opts not to negotiate extensions during the season and has stuck by that with rare exceptions.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Some exceptions to the law do apply, including health conditions, relocation for a spouse’s job change or providing care for a sick family member.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of exceptions

Noun

Sturridge’s speech was one thing, but there will be more serious complaints from Brazil if people feel their great hope is being overlooked.

— Jack Lang, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The Wisconsin Elections Commission referred two complaints to the Brown County district attorney's office, paving the way for prosecutors to decide if Musk should be charged.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of complaints

Noun

The former has hit mostly figures of the country's opposition, while the latter has raised questions of wrongdoing by one of Lula's sons.

— MAURICIO SAVARESE, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
As Houston begins a gauntlet week on the road against the Phillies and Rays, submit questions for The Athletic’s Chandler Rome to answer in an upcoming mailbag.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of questions

Noun

While fending off criticisms over his handling of the bridge, McKee has gone on the attack, accusing Foulkes as an out-of-touch corporate executive trying to buy her way into the election.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
The right can’t stop talking about his sharp criticisms of MAGA leadership, disdain for US foreign policy, and his pro-Palestinian stance.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of criticisms

Noun

As a result, water is often scarce, and small protests have erupted, despite the fear of being detained, as anger and frustration boil over.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
There were protests against the club’s board of directors and calls for a boycott.

— Amitai Winehouse, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of protests

Noun

Its enactment comes at a time when Big Tech, in the face of mounting legal challenges, has shown greater willingness to accept new restrictions.

— Reuters, NBC news, 11 Sep. 2026
One of the challenges in ramping up is that the Vega-C used the same solid rocket motors employed on Ariane 6, which is also looking to boost output.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026