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.
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ABC News,
15 Jan. 2026
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Most recently, in May, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that the Russian Federation must compensate Crimean Tatars who have been arrested and prosecuted for peacefully protesting against Russia.
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Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Aside from FitzGerald’s gripe, the day’s budget action was a relatively benign way to cap a tumultuous budget process, that was reflected two weeks ago by a demonstration from activists protesting city budget cuts that shut down the City Council meeting for two hours and led to eight arrests.
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Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
Video shows a driver hitting a Minnesota woman who was protesting outside an ICE facility in New Jersey.
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Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
In Daytona Beach, Father Phil Egitto’s congregation at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church has been protesting the death penalty for over 30 years.
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Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
While the world continues to push unattainable beauty standards into every aspect of our lives, women of all ages are quietly protesting the status quo by starting a revolution that embraces aging and natural beauty rather than rejecting them.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Denise Green, a retired software trainer, was among a handful of people protesting the visit outside a McDonald’s across the street from the plant.
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Mike Catalini,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Governments are increasingly unwilling to accept one-sided arrangements, nor are their citizens — Kenyans have been protesting against plans for a US Ebola center in one of its cities.
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Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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The death toll includes at least 19 children, 21 non-protesting civilians, and 165 in government or security forces.
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The Hill,
17 Jan. 2026
Among the dead were 13 children and 14 non-protesting civilians, HRANA said.
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ABC News,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
McLaren and Red Bull are protesting the ruling which handed Pierre Gasly back third place after canceling a time penalty.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Most recently, in May, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that the Russian Federation must compensate Crimean Tatars who have been arrested and prosecuted for peacefully protesting against Russia.
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Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Aside from FitzGerald’s gripe, the day’s budget action was a relatively benign way to cap a tumultuous budget process, that was reflected two weeks ago by a demonstration from activists protesting city budget cuts that shut down the City Council meeting for two hours and led to eight arrests.
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Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
Video shows a driver hitting a Minnesota woman who was protesting outside an ICE facility in New Jersey.
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Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
In Daytona Beach, Father Phil Egitto’s congregation at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church has been protesting the death penalty for over 30 years.
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Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
While the world continues to push unattainable beauty standards into every aspect of our lives, women of all ages are quietly protesting the status quo by starting a revolution that embraces aging and natural beauty rather than rejecting them.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Denise Green, a retired software trainer, was among a handful of people protesting the visit outside a McDonald’s across the street from the plant.
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Mike Catalini,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Governments are increasingly unwilling to accept one-sided arrangements, nor are their citizens — Kenyans have been protesting against plans for a US Ebola center in one of its cities.
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Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
15 June 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.
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The lawsuit filed by the families names Wilburn, Riverside County, and the cities of Beaumont and Calimesa as defendants, alleging the intersection was dangerously designed and maintained, with inadequate sight lines caused by roadway geometry, vegetation and utility equipment.
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The group sued to block the probe, alleging the agency was violating its First Amendment rights.
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Riley wrote that his issue with Scorsese’s support of the technology wasn’t as much about objecting to the 83-year-old filmmaker using AI in his work, but rather about using his influence to push others into using it.
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In 2023, the Rutgers University Senate had voted no confidence in Holloway, objecting to several of his actions, including not renewing the contract of Nancy Cantor, the popular chancellor of the Newark campus, and threatening to file an injunction against striking Rutgers faculty.
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At a March 30 public meeting of the school board, Morrow acknowledged these mistakes, insisting that the books would be returned to the shelves while a review committee, which the board would appoint, considered their fate.
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Of course, the Bucks likely recognized as much, as well, insisting the cost for Giannis include Kasparas.
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Sina Azodi, director of George Washington University’s Middle East studies program, noted Israel’s attacks on Lebanon are an issue for Iran while the US could possibly interpret Tehran claiming to close the Strait of Hormuz as a violation of the memorandum of understanding.
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South African and Malawian authorities have been coordinating in recent weeks to facilitate the repatriation of thousands of Malawian citizens gathered at the site in Durban, claiming to flee anti-migrant tensions and fears of violence.
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Legal expert Richard Schoenstein said by asserting the psychiatric defense, Mangione would effectively admit to killing Thompson with mitigating circumstances.
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The pair defended the measure’s stricter voting thresholds as a necessary check on government power, asserting that taxpayers deserve the ultimate say at the ballot box before taking on new financial burdens.
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The three main types of non-compliance in labeling included fiber percentages not matching the actual material makeup, items containing different or cheaper fibers than those listed on the label, or simply incorrectly declaring or naming fibers on labeling.
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Individuals who may have spent years defining themselves through crime are publicly declaring a new direction in their lives.
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“Protesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protesting. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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