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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for objections

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