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
The pope, who has consistently raised objections to the war and called for immediate peace, responded directly to the president's podcast comments, speaking to reporters outside his residence in Castel Gandolfo on May 5.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The company also recruited stakeholders to file objections with the Federal Communications Commission, including the protestant United Church of Christ and the Motion Picture Association of America, the Times reported in June 1985.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said last week Washington had no objections to Iranian players participating in the tournament but no one with ties to the IRGC would be admitted to the country.
—Reuters, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Unions have aggressively answered complaints about data centers in ways that executives at tech giants and the development firms rarely do, unafraid to bluntly confront concerns about energy and water shortages, rising electric and water bills, or noise and quality-of-life objections.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 2 May 2026
In response, California Coast Credit Union had asked the court to issue an injunction, a legal ruling that forces an action, for the merger to push ahead against the objections of SDCCU.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
His second attempt succeeded over the objections of Democrats and some conservatives.
—Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
Against Wyck’s objections, Tom gives Kurt the nod to remediate the black mold and open the inn in time for tourist season.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Expensive energy could turbocharge objections to data center buildouts, as well as making those builds more pricey.
—Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 29 Apr. 2026
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The company also recruited stakeholders to file objections with the Federal Communications Commission, including the protestant United Church of Christ and the Motion Picture Association of America, the Times reported in June 1985.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said last week Washington had no objections to Iranian players participating in the tournament but no one with ties to the IRGC would be admitted to the country.
—Reuters, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Unions have aggressively answered complaints about data centers in ways that executives at tech giants and the development firms rarely do, unafraid to bluntly confront concerns about energy and water shortages, rising electric and water bills, or noise and quality-of-life objections.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 2 May 2026
In response, California Coast Credit Union had asked the court to issue an injunction, a legal ruling that forces an action, for the merger to push ahead against the objections of SDCCU.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
His second attempt succeeded over the objections of Democrats and some conservatives.
—Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
Against Wyck’s objections, Tom gives Kurt the nod to remediate the black mold and open the inn in time for tourist season.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Expensive energy could turbocharge objections to data center buildouts, as well as making those builds more pricey.
—Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objections
Noun
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The only exceptions are if the United States is attacked or there's an imminent threat of attack, then the president can take action in the near term.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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The spring hasn't fared much better, although there are exceptions.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
Noun
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If the bill passes, DDPHE would have authority under the bill and Denver's Revised Municipal Code to address public health risks when products appear misbranded, when complaints are received, or when an outbreak is suspected.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Florida’s Board of Medicine reviews sensitive medical material involving practitioner complaints and their members’ names are public.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Last-minute questions about voting?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Contestants are tested on how their brain works through a series of questions that all have a correct answer but can also lead to a series of wrong answers.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Faced with these criticisms, SEJ affirmed its commitment to ethical journalism centered on objectivity and balanced news reporting.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
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After Democrat Eric Swalwell dropped out of the race and Xavier Becerra became a surprise contender, Lee began retweeting criticisms of the former California attorney general, several of which focused on a $39,200 donation Becerra’s campaign received last summer from the oil company Chevron.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The pro-democracy protests in China and their suppression preoccupied nearly everyone in Hong Kong, including Pau, who was following the protests on a daily basis.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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The mayor often attended disruptive anti-Israel protests threatening violence and posted videos of himself aggressively confronting police who were on the scene to protect public safety.—
Andrew Cuomo,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Given current affordability challenges, full funding isn’t feasible yet.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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One of Gaspin’s challenges might be fending off competition from rival streamers and networks.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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“Objections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objections. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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