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 News cameras will be allowed to record and broadcast much of the hearing, the judge ruled last week over the objections of Robinson’s attorneys. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 In the letter reviewed by the Miami Herald, Persad-Bissessar said her objections were neither personal nor political. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 Court approval, possible objections and administrative processing can all affect the timing. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 For individuals 18 and older, courts generally must approve a qualifying name change within six weeks without holding a hearing or allowing formal objections. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 The measures were approved in unanimous voice votes, and Webb and Peck raised no objections at the time. — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2026 The politically complicated situation has raised a few eyebrows — and ethical concerns — among some aldermen who passed the legislation allowing VGTs over the objections of Mayor Brandon Johnson. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026 Agents should hear live calls, work through objections and learn directly from producers who are actively writing business. — David Price, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 In the next breath, Grasso voiced Michigan’s objections to the Protect College Sports Act, a bill that is intended to address those very problems. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 30 June 2026

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Noun

Disney’s live-action remakes have largely been box-office boons for the company, with a few exceptions.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Those exceptions apply to hunting, fishing, trapping, and livestock husbandry.

— Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026

Definition of exceptions

Noun

Despite high-profile billionaire departures and complaints about costs, California is pulling in more than $335 billion in venture capital — about ten times New York — fueled by an AI boom.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
City officials didn’t respond Wednesday to any of the complaints and concerns raised by the hoteliers.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 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

Israel’s ongoing offensives have become a wedge issue for Jewish and non-Jewish Americans, leading to protests and raising antisemitism fears and questions about America’s close ties to Israel.

— David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Local activists again organized protests near the resort, this year framed around economic inequality, according to local newspaper BoiseDev.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 July 2026

Definition of protests

Noun

Ewing attempted to dispute the call, but the Mets were out of ABS challenges.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
The results of the study, though limited to the Lassen and Harvey wolf packs during a several-month period, underscore the challenges of people coexisting with wolves.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026