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 Zahara’s court hearing is scheduled for September 28, when a judge will decide on her request if no objections are brought forward. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 13 July 2026 Other companies, including Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Larry Ellison’s Oracle, in recent years have moved their HQs out of California for tax reasons or over objections to California laws and regulations. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 July 2026 Responding to the city’s request, Carboy supported judicial oversight at any further depositions to rule on attorney-client privilege objections. — Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 12 July 2026 Environmental advocates warn the rollback puts wildlife on a path to extinction and vow court challenges as Washington presses for more Pacific Coast drilling over West Coast states’ objections. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 When a videographer understands the audience’s doubts, objections or knowledge gaps, the script, visuals and tone become more intentional. — Tavares Beverly, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Despite a flood of objections, the FCC has approved a startup's plan to launch a controversial satellite that’ll use a giant mirror to reflect sunlight to Earth after dark. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026 Johnson blamed the majority of council members who passed the budget over his objections late last year. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 The workshop comes less than a month after hundreds of residents packed City Hall, voicing objections to a data center that was given the green light in 2024. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

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Noun

Another important culprit is the assumption that a creator’s intention behind not mentioning certain exceptions was antagonistic or exclusionary.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
The results show Californians have a strong distaste for building data centers for artificial intelligence technology, and largely favor the state’s efforts to protect the environment and cut emissions — with some exceptions.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of exceptions

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Customers were irate and expressed outrage by filing complaints with the Federal Communications Commission and a class action lawsuit.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
Those records showed that several current and former Saint Alphonsus healthcare professionals who worked alongside Shapiro raised concerns and filed complaints about the surgeon’s abilities and his impacts on patient safety over the course of years.

— Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026

Definition of complaints

Noun

There have been criticisms over the division of a 90-minute match into essentially four quarters rather than two halves (with hydration breaks inserted around the 22nd and 67th minutes of every game).

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 5 July 2026
As this World Cup continues to play out, the criticisms, fears and concerns about the home of the New York Giants and New York Jets have all been realized to an international audience.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026

Definition of criticisms

Noun

His removal sparked public protests and discord within the Ukrainian military, with Fedorov making an outspoken attack on the chief of the armed forces, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, on Thursday.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
The initial broadcast sparked protests and complaints from viewers, advertisers, and conservative activists, leading some CBS affiliates to exclude the episode from their lineup of reruns the following summer.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026