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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
There, organizers who have protested women’s athletic events involving transgender participants across California delivered speeches demanding that the CIF prohibit Hernandez and other transgender athletes from competing.
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Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Referee Dan Engler did not see Gunther’s foot under the rope, and Gunther protested despite Engler upholding the decision.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Advocates outside protested conditions.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 30 May 2026
At least three attacks have been recorded against health centers in Ituri province as residents protested stringent medical protocols that clashed with local burial rites, heightening the danger health workers face.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
The procedural twists and turns have been closely watched by city residents and Little Village community members who protested and mourned in the wake of Toledo’s shooting.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Fans protested outside the FIFA Congress in Vancouver.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026
The declassified records also note that the Cuban government had protested Brothers to the Rescue flights that flew over Cuba and dropped anti-government leaflets.
—Carmen Sesin, NBC news, 20 May 2026
At the same time, hundreds of Kering employees also protested in Novara, in the Piedmont Italian region, and in Parabiago, a half-hour drive from Milan.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Referee Dan Engler did not see Gunther’s foot under the rope, and Gunther protested despite Engler upholding the decision.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Advocates outside protested conditions.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 30 May 2026
At least three attacks have been recorded against health centers in Ituri province as residents protested stringent medical protocols that clashed with local burial rites, heightening the danger health workers face.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
The procedural twists and turns have been closely watched by city residents and Little Village community members who protested and mourned in the wake of Toledo’s shooting.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Fans protested outside the FIFA Congress in Vancouver.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026
The declassified records also note that the Cuban government had protested Brothers to the Rescue flights that flew over Cuba and dropped anti-government leaflets.
—Carmen Sesin, NBC news, 20 May 2026
At the same time, hundreds of Kering employees also protested in Novara, in the Piedmont Italian region, and in Parabiago, a half-hour drive from Milan.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protested
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While many people online insisted the loft should be used as a bedroom, by simply placing a mattress on the floor, Giangreco quickly ruled that out for practical reasons that mattered far more to her than aesthetics.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Those plaintiffs also insisted that the rule would harm the health care workforce.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Both Regan and Koltun have objected to the subpoenas for their clients’ information, and have moved to unseal the cases, which are pending before US District Chief Judge James Boasberg.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Even Giants great Barry Bonds, who played his home games in San Francisco’s massive bayside ballpark when Petco opened in 2004, objected to how large the venue played.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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In a separate incident in March 2021, Hay alleged Combs forced him to perform oral sex, according to the suit.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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In public statements, Alfonsi and Vega alleged their firings were politically motivated.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Some people complained about paying higher premiums without receiving any of the benefits of insurance coverage.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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Agostina’s family has complained that security forces were consumed by concerns of fan violence during a major soccer game in the city of Cordoba that day.—
Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Suvali took longer to be claimed and eventually Ethan was volunteered by the room and accepted with grace.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Iran claimed the shutdown was a wartime necessity Iranian authorities first shut down the internet in January during mass anti-government protests that were eventually stamped out in a violent crackdown.—
Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Still, Miami Beach officials asserted that the Fontainebleau would need approval from the city’s Historic Preservation Board to advance the project, despite the new law limiting the power of local boards to force changes.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Roberts' defense asserted in its May 22 sentencing brief, unsealed Wednesday, that probation rather than prison time would be appropriate.—
Kyle Werner,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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But organizers contended that a union would give them the legal right to a seat at the table in decisions about their jobs.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Charter leaders and advocates have contended that charters are underfunded by CPS compared to district-run schools.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The backstory Lizard Island was declared a National Park in 1937, the surrounding waters were recognised as a National Marine Park in 1974, and the Great Barrier Reef was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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One further source said Madrid were planning on concluding the deal for Dumfries following the outcome of Sunday’s presidential election, so long as Perez is declared the winner as is expected.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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“Protested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protested. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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