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
The two then entered Mortensen's car, where Paul claims that Mortensen drove away from the home, despite her protestations.
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Imran’s protestations were not enough, and he was voted off by his fellow contestants — all of whom proceeded to spell his name wrong on their chalkboards.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
Despite Harper's protestations over Yasmin rubbing elbows with Nazis and exploiting underage girls, Yasmin insists this new path is her calling.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 2 Mar. 2026
Sanheim didn’t exactly push Eyssimont into the crease and Sturm elected not to challenge, despite Eyssimont’s protestations of innocence.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Even as his pain intensified and his leg grew worse without adequate blood flow, he was not immediately relocated to an intensive care unit, but was instead moved for several days between post-anesthesia units, despite protestations from his wife, a veteran emergency room nurse, the suit said.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
But Luis is determined to continue the search for his daughter and decides to follow a caravan on to the next site despite their protestations that his van is not up for the journey.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Courtenay, as a caregiver with deeply sympathetic layers, exhibits frustration and compassion in equal measure, blending the obstinate protestations of a man in his twilight years with the lifelong tenderness and wisdom that often accompany them.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
But there is a theatrical beauty to Curwen’s work that remains appealing despite his protestations, drawing parallels with his idols Lee Alexander McQueen and John Galliano.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Imran’s protestations were not enough, and he was voted off by his fellow contestants — all of whom proceeded to spell his name wrong on their chalkboards.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
Despite Harper's protestations over Yasmin rubbing elbows with Nazis and exploiting underage girls, Yasmin insists this new path is her calling.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 2 Mar. 2026
Sanheim didn’t exactly push Eyssimont into the crease and Sturm elected not to challenge, despite Eyssimont’s protestations of innocence.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Even as his pain intensified and his leg grew worse without adequate blood flow, he was not immediately relocated to an intensive care unit, but was instead moved for several days between post-anesthesia units, despite protestations from his wife, a veteran emergency room nurse, the suit said.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
But Luis is determined to continue the search for his daughter and decides to follow a caravan on to the next site despite their protestations that his van is not up for the journey.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Courtenay, as a caregiver with deeply sympathetic layers, exhibits frustration and compassion in equal measure, blending the obstinate protestations of a man in his twilight years with the lifelong tenderness and wisdom that often accompany them.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
But there is a theatrical beauty to Curwen’s work that remains appealing despite his protestations, drawing parallels with his idols Lee Alexander McQueen and John Galliano.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protestations
Noun
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Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota and Washington were granted major disaster declarations, which can unlock federal support and funding for recovery needs such as public infrastructure repairs and aid for survivors.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Although similar declarations have been made in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, the United Nations and European Union have not added the sprawling global group to terror lists.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those vociferous, flat-out denials had been enough to sway the politicians and union leaders who endorsed Swalwell’s gubernatorial bid, until the weight of evidence made Swalwell’s assertions untenable.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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However, in a court filing on Monday, the parents made several assertions and previewed their arguments.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Protestations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protestations. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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