as in declarations
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 protestations
There were further frustrated protestations after he was booked.
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
However, Piotr Szczerek, identified as a Polish chief executive, was stood nearby and snatched the hat away before giving it to a woman, despite the boy’s visible protestations.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
However, Piotr Szczerek, identified as a Polish chief executive, was stood nearby and snatched the hat away before giving it to a woman, despite the boy’s visible protestations.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protestations
Noun
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Rhetoric becomes dangerous when it is reinforced by consistent ideology, direct public declarations over time, and obvious preparations for action.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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This assertion was echoed in other declarations.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Greater Denver Transit members acknowledged that safety has improved, but question the agency’s assertions based on app usage.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
21 Oct. 2025
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The administration has not made public any evidence to support those assertions.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Protestations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protestations. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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