as in declaration
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
the governor went on television to make a passionate protestation of his innocence in the bribery scandal
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Recent Examples of protestation
Despite the protestations of her strategist Mark, Hillary calls in her estranged husband, Bill, welcoming his offer of campaign funds but not his unsolicited advice.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Despite their protestations, Democrats and federal government unions have little recourse to fight the Trump administration except in court, as Republicans control the White House and both chambers of Congress.
—Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Mar. 2025
Buster the yellow Lab is a thicc fella who can stop, but will not stop, gleefully belly flopping into his swimming pool despite the increasingly helpless and desperately profane protestations of his mother.
—Julie Klausner, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
With Chelsea competing at the top of the table under head coach Enzo Maresca and being in the title race, despite their public protestations to the contrary, a new signing or two could make the difference.
—Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Despite their protestations, Democrats and federal government unions have little recourse to fight the Trump administration except in court, as Republicans control the White House and both chambers of Congress.
—Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Mar. 2025
Buster the yellow Lab is a thicc fella who can stop, but will not stop, gleefully belly flopping into his swimming pool despite the increasingly helpless and desperately profane protestations of his mother.
—Julie Klausner, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
With Chelsea competing at the top of the table under head coach Enzo Maresca and being in the title race, despite their public protestations to the contrary, a new signing or two could make the difference.
—Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protestation
Noun
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While Becerra did not issue a public-health emergency because of the flooding, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an emergency declaration and then-President Joe Biden declared a major disaster.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
20 May 2025
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And while the official declaration depends on indicators such as GDP, employment figures and economic activity, CFOs are already preparing.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Some of the assertions have generated confusion, leaving key U.S. tax concepts insufficiently addressed.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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The police verified Jenna’s assertion that the tank had been empty all along, but for some reason, no one had thought to check whether the valve had been opened.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The coaching staff’s insistence on sticking with Freddy Gaudreau and Gus Nyquist on the third line was curious.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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As does the slightly pushy insistence that guests provide gifts—even if there is no indication of any kind of in-person celebration.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
14 May 2025
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“Protestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protestation. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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