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 However, Pirlo’s candidacy came under scrutiny because of his role as a global ambassador for Russian bookmaker Fonbet, prompting objections from Italian Football Federation (FIGC) officials and from Italian lawmakers. — Reuters, NBC news, 27 July 2026 Walk into the conversation not only with your points down cold, but also with their constraints and objections mapped out. — Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 Though the objections to the project are diverse and heated, what unites almost everyone is the desire for a cleaner Arroyo Seco. — Mack Baysinger follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026 Last month, the FCC approved a petition by the company to end the service over objections from California utility regulators, many residents and Attorney General Rob Bonta. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 The move came over the objections of some homeless advocates, who contend the shift will result in fewer permanent homes and worsen the shelter exit bottleneck. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 23 July 2026 The deal was blessed by the Justice Department in June (reportedly over the objections of staffers who were reviewing it). — Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 July 2026 The proposal was not on the July 14 meeting agenda, but about 25 residents used the public comment portion of the meeting to voice their concerns and objections, speaking for a large portion of the two-hour meeting. — Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 Sayed then shifted the conversation to financial support for Israel, portraying his objections as a common-sense opposition to using tax dollars on anyone but Americans. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026

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Noun

Yet, a few noteworthy exceptions break the rule, offering something accessible to those who don’t know the city inside out.

— Dinah McClintock, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Biological specimens Liquid exceptions can be made in the name of science.

— Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

Definition of exceptions

Noun

Indeed, Microsoft was enjoying its stock rising almost 2% from that cloud growth after Wednesday’s close of market as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg fielded questions from analysts wondering why his company wouldn’t do the same.

— Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 30 July 2026
The report noted that seven Miami-Dade building officials did not submit information to the state, and analysts said Aventura did not respond to questions about whether any buildings had been vacated.

— David Smiley, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Definition of questions

Noun

Some notable criticisms include their ability to efficiently convert heat back to electricity and their relatively low energy density compared to traditional batteries.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 July 2026
Trump then repeated one of his go-to criticisms of the White House correspondent, while Collins listened from a table near the stage alongside her CNN colleagues.

— Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

Definition of criticisms

Noun

The protests seemed to intensify following the visuals of police repression, which were disseminated widely on social media by independent journalists and protesters.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
Sudden closures and delays in wages and severance pay have also prompted street protests and clashes with authorities, with the minimum wage still a persistent flashpoint.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Definition of protests

Noun

Graves said recruiting and retaining officers remains one of the biggest challenges facing whoever takes over for her, along with continuing to embrace technology and modern policing.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Experts expect the hotter, drier summers to continue, and that means that there is no end in sight to the challenges for firefighters.

— Tom Wait, CBS News, 31 July 2026