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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
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.
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Karen J. Leader, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Cubans in the United States and Cuban Americans have long protested the current Cuban government, and accused the island's leadership of human rights violations.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Union members representing city workers protested Wednesday morning on the steps of City Hall, opposing a proposal to consolidate 1,000 IT employees across multiple departments into one office.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
The groups that protested to the BLM aren’t alone in monitoring what this might mean on the ground.
—Alex Heard, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
Several hundred people protested against the US-Israeli strikes on Iran near the US embassy in Baghdad on February 28, AFP journalists said.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Rudkin has been the focal point of much of the discontent of disgruntled fans, who have protested in recent seasons.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
For decades, Iran has protested the presence of US troops across from its shores, repeatedly warning its Arab neighbors that states hosting American military assets could be targeted in the event of a US attack on the country.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, some leaders in Congress have protested at the launch of the strikes without congressional authorization.
—Cara Anna, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Karen J. Leader, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Cubans in the United States and Cuban Americans have long protested the current Cuban government, and accused the island's leadership of human rights violations.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Union members representing city workers protested Wednesday morning on the steps of City Hall, opposing a proposal to consolidate 1,000 IT employees across multiple departments into one office.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
The groups that protested to the BLM aren’t alone in monitoring what this might mean on the ground.
—Alex Heard, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
Several hundred people protested against the US-Israeli strikes on Iran near the US embassy in Baghdad on February 28, AFP journalists said.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Rudkin has been the focal point of much of the discontent of disgruntled fans, who have protested in recent seasons.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
For decades, Iran has protested the presence of US troops across from its shores, repeatedly warning its Arab neighbors that states hosting American military assets could be targeted in the event of a US attack on the country.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, some leaders in Congress have protested at the launch of the strikes without congressional authorization.
—Cara Anna, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protested
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True enough, and that’s because lawmakers have insisted on throwing money at problems by burdening Californians with some of the highest taxes in the country.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
8 Mar. 2026
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Information Minister Attaullah Tarar insisted that more than 300 Taliban officials had been killed in strikes on Kabul and two other cities.—
Mihir Sharma,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Atlanta Hawks had announced plans to commemorate a legendary, long-standing strip club, Magic City, at an upcoming game, and Kornet objected.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Orla Edgington, the owner and captain of the Helen Gould, a small steamboat that operated along the White River in Riverside Park, objected.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
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Bullying tactics have also been alleged against other members of Redzepi’s senior team.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
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The judge had called attorneys representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado and ICE back into his courtroom for a hearing this week after the ACLU and other attorneys alleged that ICE was repeatedly violating his order.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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For years, people who lived just outside the urban center of Boca Raton complained to each other about the massive new buildings going up all around Palmetto Park Boulevard and Mizner Park, but these conversations always ended with the same sense of helplessness.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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By 2015, the big three credit bureaus had become the most complained about firms in the agency’s complaint system.—
Joel Jacobs,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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Long-range drones operated by a special operations unit of the Ukraine Security Service struck a major oil depot and transshipment terminal in southern Russia's Krasnodar region, a senior Ukrainian official claimed Thursday.—
HANNA ARHIROVA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine targets Russian energy sites Long-range drones operated by a special operations unit of the Ukraine Security Service struck a major oil depot and transshipment terminal in southern Russia’s Krasnodar region, a senior Ukrainian official claimed Thursday.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Constitution gives Congress alone the power to declare war, but modern presidents have asserted broad authority to use military force.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2026
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He's since recovered, and asserted himself as one of the best edge rushers in football.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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The prosecution contended that the daughter-in-law knowingly took specific steps leading up to Fraser’s disappearance, including arranging for his girlfriend to be at a spa on the day of the disappearance and disabling mobile phone service in the couple’s home.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Gillett contended the utilities were gouging the public.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Moments after Palisades won the City Section Open Division boys basketball title, EJ Popoola declared his team was far from done.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Harvey declared a state of financial emergency in October, appealing to the state for help.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Protested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protested. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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