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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The only exceptions are Barilla Tortellini and Barilla Oven Ready Lasagne, which are made in Italy, according to NPR.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The move affects general aviation and non-scheduled flights, including luxury business jets, while allowing exceptions for military and emergency operations.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There are factories waiting in line, and there are constant complaints from members that inspections still need to be completed.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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Despite those complaints, crime is down across the board in Nashville this year.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Tuesday's losses by the GOP could be viewed as a barometer for voter attitudes ahead of the 2026 midterms, reflecting broader dissatisfaction among core Republican constituencies and raising questions about the party's direction and messaging.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Just nine hours before the polls closed on Election Day in New York City, Zohran Mamdani walked into a crowded room full of dozens of NYC content creators and proceeded to answer a non-stop barrage of questions on everything from housing policy to childcare and LGBTQ rights.—
Taylor Lorenz,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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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He is accused of kidnapping activists during the 1998 mass protests that led to Suharto’s downfall.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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China expresses strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition, and has lodged stern representations and strong protests with the Japanese side.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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 16 Nov. 2025.
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