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as in insisted
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 objected
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 protested
Many in Hollywood protested the war.
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ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Since the mass firings began, former CDC worker and their supporters have protested every Tuesday during the afternoon rush hour outside the CDC's main entrance.
—Jess Mador, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
But police chiefs protested the limits in the bill toward data sharing with other law enforcement agencies, saying that this represents a key component of why these readers are so valuable.
—Sara Bedigian, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
In 2018, thousands of Google employees protested the company’s involvement in Project Maven, a Pentagon effort to develop AI to analyze video feeds taken in America’s overseas drone wars.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Organizers estimate more than 7 million people across the country attended No Kings events in October and 5 million protested in June.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Residents in Southaven and Memphis have protested xAI’s plans and operations for months due to existing and expected air and noise pollution.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, following the bombing of a military center near Mahabad Prison, prisoners whose ward doors had been locked protested and set fire to their blankets, demanding their release under wartime conditions.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Students protested his fealty to the prison-industrial complex through his previous position at the GEO Group, a private prison and immigration detention corporation notable for allegations of human rights abuse.
—Karen J. Leader, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Since the mass firings began, former CDC worker and their supporters have protested every Tuesday during the afternoon rush hour outside the CDC's main entrance.
—Jess Mador, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
But police chiefs protested the limits in the bill toward data sharing with other law enforcement agencies, saying that this represents a key component of why these readers are so valuable.
—Sara Bedigian, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
In 2018, thousands of Google employees protested the company’s involvement in Project Maven, a Pentagon effort to develop AI to analyze video feeds taken in America’s overseas drone wars.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Organizers estimate more than 7 million people across the country attended No Kings events in October and 5 million protested in June.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Residents in Southaven and Memphis have protested xAI’s plans and operations for months due to existing and expected air and noise pollution.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, following the bombing of a military center near Mahabad Prison, prisoners whose ward doors had been locked protested and set fire to their blankets, demanding their release under wartime conditions.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Students protested his fealty to the prison-industrial complex through his previous position at the GEO Group, a private prison and immigration detention corporation notable for allegations of human rights abuse.
—Karen J. Leader, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protested
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Citing a decline in the poverty rate, Brooke insisted that America was moving in the right direction.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Remember way back when Kristi Noem insisted upon an ad campaign from the secretary of Homeland Security blasting across America’s airports?—
Larry Wilson,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
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In each instance, officials backed off after residents objected.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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Richins’ former attorney, Skye Lazaro, told Fox News Digital the defense initially filed a motion requesting the court appoint counsel for Darden, but the state objected.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Martinez alleged in the lawsuit that one city official instructed him to withhold information from the FAA about the developer receiving the property and instead inform the FAA only that the city and airport were swapping the land.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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The inquiry into Kent’s alleged mishandling of classified information reportedly predates his resignation, according to multiple people with knowledge of the matter, Semafor first reported.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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During the initial trial, Becciu's lawyers in particular had complained that prosecutors hadn't turned over all the evidence to the defense.—
NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Some Epic visitors have complained about hours-long waits for major rides, particularly Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, a dark ride in the park’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter area.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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What began as a routine call quickly escalated when officers entered the home with a property manager and encountered an uncooperative individual inside who claimed to be armed and barricaded inside, according to the Hermosa Beach Police Department.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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That warrant stated that police had allegedly received a tip from a confidential informant who claimed to have seen large amounts of weed and money at Afroman's home.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The company has asserted in the past that ticket pricing is determined by the artists, who set the base prices and the venues, who set the service fees.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
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Iran has asserted its influence across the Middle East through its proxy forces in Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and Yemen's Houthis.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Estancia, Los Amigos and University contended for postseason berths.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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The company’s legal defense contended that the claims in the lawsuit lack merit and pledged to vigorously defend against them in court.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Associated Press declared Bean, who served three terms in the seat before being ousted in 2010, the victor.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Conyears-Ervin conceded to Ford late Tuesday, though The Associated Press has not declared a winner.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Protested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protested. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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