as in complaining
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as in alleging
to state as a fact usually forcefully
he protested that he usually was very good at baseball, and all the strikeouts were just bad luck
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as in objecting
to present an opposing opinion or argument
plans to protest against the judge's ruling regarding admissible evidence
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Recent Examples of protesting
The Hill, 17 Jan. 2026
Among the dead were 13 children and 14 non-protesting civilians, HRANA said.
—ABC News, 15 Jan. 2026
Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
In 2022, a prominent former member of the national team was arrested for allegedly protesting against the country's leadership.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Officers learned that union members were protesting on Blue Chip Casino property.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
In lieu of a formal appeal, the Democrats who broke quorum have sent letters to the administration committee protesting the methods used to calculate the penalties, said Josh Rush, a spokesman for the House Democratic Caucus.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
In January, a woman protesting against immigration enforcement in Orlando was arrested after striking a vehicle used by federal officers.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Though crying and protesting, the girls and women of the Samuelite Group went with authorities, the minors being placed in Child Protective Services care in Arizona, and the others being questioned, with charges to follow for some.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Although many music fans welcomed Ye’s return to the stage there, Pepsi had also widely tagged in outraged tweets protesting the company’s apparent support for him as sole headliner.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Apr. 2026
New York scored four times in the eighth inning against relievers Keaton Winn and Erik Miller, with Vitello watching on a monitor after being ejected in the seventh for protesting a play at first base where Jerar Encarnacion was called out for going out of the base path on an infield grounder.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The death toll includes at least 19 children, 21 non-protesting civilians, and 165 in government or security forces.
—The Hill, 17 Jan. 2026
Among the dead were 13 children and 14 non-protesting civilians, HRANA said.
—ABC News, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
Meanwhile, some residents have been protesting the construction of AI data centers in their neighborhoods over concerns about pollution, noise, and electricity prices.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
In 2022, a prominent former member of the national team was arrested for allegedly protesting against the country's leadership.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Officers learned that union members were protesting on Blue Chip Casino property.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
In lieu of a formal appeal, the Democrats who broke quorum have sent letters to the administration committee protesting the methods used to calculate the penalties, said Josh Rush, a spokesman for the House Democratic Caucus.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
In January, a woman protesting against immigration enforcement in Orlando was arrested after striking a vehicle used by federal officers.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Though crying and protesting, the girls and women of the Samuelite Group went with authorities, the minors being placed in Child Protective Services care in Arizona, and the others being questioned, with charges to follow for some.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Although many music fans welcomed Ye’s return to the stage there, Pepsi had also widely tagged in outraged tweets protesting the company’s apparent support for him as sole headliner.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Apr. 2026
New York scored four times in the eighth inning against relievers Keaton Winn and Erik Miller, with Vitello watching on a monitor after being ejected in the seventh for protesting a play at first base where Jerar Encarnacion was called out for going out of the base path on an infield grounder.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protesting
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An energy vampire has bad body language, the complaining look on their face, the vocal complainer.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Chippewa Cree Tribe and Piikani Lodge Health Institute lost millions after USDA terminated 49 of 50 farm grants, alleging diversity, equity and inclusion issues and wasteful spending.—
Nora Mabie,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Iranian Revolutionary Guards took credit for the strike, alleging the jet was brought down in southwestern Iran Friday morning.—
Olivia Rinaldi,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Kudos to the owners of the Tampa Bay Bucs for not throwing a hissy fit and objecting to the Jaguars playing an entire season so close to Tampa.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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House Republicans, meanwhile, are objecting to any DHS funding bill that doesn't include funding for the border and for immigration enforcement.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But confusion remains over the basis of the plan for those talks, with Iran insisting on a 10-point plan that includes its full control over the Strait of Hormuz, removal of sanctions and accepting Iran's right to enrichment.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
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France has been critical, insisting that the war was launched without respecting international law and that Paris was never consulted about it.—
Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Based on simple human longevity, the typical retiree will collect the most benefits in the long run by claiming the largest possible monthly check.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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During the course of the bribery-kickback scheme, Joseph aided in the filing of false tax returns by claiming hundreds of thousands of dollars in false business deductions.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Neighborhoods have been torched for asserting voting rights or attempting to desegregate schools.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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The memo and other documents referred to Musk multiple times as the head of DOGE, although other parts of the government were asserting that same month that Musk was not the person in charge of the department.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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The parties’ prospects for reaching an agreement — and what Trump’s options become for declaring success — will depend on how the ceasefire goes in the coming days, Harrison said.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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In Asia, looming fuel shortages are prompting governments to take drastic measures, with the Philippines declaring a national energy emergency.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Protesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protesting. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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