as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
submitted an official protest about her treatment
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1
as in to insist
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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2
as in to object
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 protest
Nik Popli, Time, 9 May 2025
Dozens of lawsuits have been filed challenging Trump's executive orders and actions taken by his administration, including the dismantling of federal agencies and the crackdown on international students involved in pro-Palestinian campus protests.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Demonstrators set up a 23-day encampment at Auraria last year — the largest of Colorado’s pro-Palestinian protests — at which students and others protested the war and called for the University of Colorado to divest financially from Israel.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 9 May 2025
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Noun
Since returning to office, Trump has directed his administration to act aggressively against foreign nationals who the Administration has alleged are undermining American interests, particularly in the context of criticism of Israel and campus protests against the war in Gaza.
—Nik Popli, Time, 9 May 2025
Dozens of lawsuits have been filed challenging Trump's executive orders and actions taken by his administration, including the dismantling of federal agencies and the crackdown on international students involved in pro-Palestinian campus protests.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Verb
Whilst some exercised their democratic right to protest, the vast majority joined us in being United By Music.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Demonstrators set up a 23-day encampment at Auraria last year — the largest of Colorado’s pro-Palestinian protests — at which students and others protested the war and called for the University of Colorado to divest financially from Israel.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protest
Noun
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It was never sold in the U.S. thanks to the unwavering objections of a resolute reviewer at the FDA named Frances Oldham Kelsey.—
David Armstrong,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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With Republicans going it alone, over the objections of Democrats in the House and Senate critical of the tax package as a giveaway to the rich that will hurt Americans who depend on federal services, leaders will need almost every Republican on board.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
Verb
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During construction, Wright insisted that his design would perform, but on-site builders were less convinced and added more structural steel to the concrete slabs without the architect’s knowledge.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2025
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Sauer insisted that national injunctions were not the right mechanism for challenging Presidential orders like the one at issue in the case.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
15 May 2025
Verb
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During Thursday’s debate, Lopes also objected to the characterization of the bill made by some of the supporters of stricter regulations.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2025
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One text message from Ventura the defense presented was so graphic that federal prosecutors objected and Judge Arun Subramanian sustained and called for a recess.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
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The complaint says a 58-year-old woman showed up at AdventHealth TimberRidge ER in Ocala with chills, fever and numbness in her hands and face.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2025
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According to the complaint, the water district and county have rejected Kenny’s legal claims, which typically precede a lawsuit against a government agency and give both parties a chance to settle the allegations themselves before going to court.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Dugan’s clerk alerted her that immigration agents were in the courthouse looking to arrest Flores-Ruiz, prosecutors allege in court documents.—
Todd Richmond,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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According to the criminal complaint, the teen alleged that Rossman then took her into his garage and locked the door behind him.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Cannon complained to Delta and to the Department of Transportation, which regulates airlines.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Company officials also complained that the administration of former Mayor Lori Lightfoot slowed down financing approval, a charge Lightfoot vehemently denies.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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But there's at least one exception in the United States: The Weddell Duo inline shower filter is certified to remove chlorine from water systems treated with free chlorine.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
16 May 2025
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Asking for fairness, the state workers who gathered outside the Caltrans headquarters across from the Capitol delivered a petition, urging the department to reconsider allowing exceptions to the telework policy.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
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But McLaughlin claimed that a Dallas Police detective inadvertently attached the wrong photo to the entry.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Some of them have already been effectively dismantled by DOGE, like the U.S. Institute of Peace, the site of a dramatic daylong standoff between USIP staffers and representatives of the cost-cutting initiative claiming to be new leadership.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
17 May 2025
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“Protest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protest. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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