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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
Locals protested — but a construction advising team hired by the state determined the Logan women's facility should be rebuilt in Crest Hill in tandem with the Stateville men's facility due to financial and operational needs.
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Jenna Schweikert, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Many of them were part of the same group that protested the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez in Venice last summer.
—CNN Money, 7 June 2026
At least two among the more than 2,000 guests at the roast protested.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
In December, students, faculty, and staff protested the cuts outside the school, demanding that the school rescind voluntary separation package agreements, institute a $200,000 salary cap, call a meeting between the board and students, faculty, and staff.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 4 June 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, 4 June 2026
Activists grew impatient earlier this year after Trump signed an executive order intended to boost glyphosate production and later protested efforts by Monsanto to secure legal protections from lawsuits.
—Nik Popli, Time, 3 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
Jenna Schweikert, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Many of them were part of the same group that protested the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez in Venice last summer.
—CNN Money, 7 June 2026
At least two among the more than 2,000 guests at the roast protested.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
In December, students, faculty, and staff protested the cuts outside the school, demanding that the school rescind voluntary separation package agreements, institute a $200,000 salary cap, call a meeting between the board and students, faculty, and staff.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 4 June 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, 4 June 2026
Activists grew impatient earlier this year after Trump signed an executive order intended to boost glyphosate production and later protested efforts by Monsanto to secure legal protections from lawsuits.
—Nik Popli, Time, 3 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protested
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Mexican coach Javier Aguirre has publicly insisted that Ochoa will have to compete for minutes like any other player.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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The federation had insisted that all players and staff be granted visas, including those who had military service in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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What de Gaulle objected to was de facto American authorization on matters of French security.—
Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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Recycled water has been controversial, like when Eagle residents recently objected to their city’s plan on reusing water.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 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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In an interview with The Mirror published on Thursday, May 21, royal author Andrew Lownie claimed that Fergie has found herself in a bit of a financial pickle and is begging the Firm for help.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
4 June 2026
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Dolan claimed Oakley was verbally abusive.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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But the realities of modern politics occasionally asserted themselves.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Rather than creating a unified framework from the outset, different agencies have asserted authority over different aspects of the marketplace.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
6 June 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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Supporters of a half-cent sales tax proposed to help fund health services in Los Angeles County declared victory Tuesday after days of steadily gaining ground as more ballots were counted.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The ballpark was added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 1998 and declared a National Commemorative Site in 2025.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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“Protested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protested. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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