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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
Faculty leaders criticized the process as opaque and politically driven, while students protested his conservative positions on LGBTQ+ issues and higher education.
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Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Naturalists and later scientists also protested such allegorical uses of primates.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 18 May 2026
At the 2018 Cannes women’s march, Blanchett was one of 82 women who protested.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 17 May 2026
Simi Valley lost a home run after Arcadia protested over a lineup error.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2026
With data centers the size of dozens of football fields combined sprouting up around the country, residents have protested the construction of AI infrastructure, which McKinsey projected to touch $7 trillion in capital expenditures by 2030.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Hundreds of people protested at the Connecticut statehouse in March 2025, part of nationwide demonstrations opposing the Republican plan to cut Medicaid by about $1 trillion over the next decade.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Last year, the government was shut down for 43 days as Democrats in Congress protested the expiration of healthcare subsidies.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Local health officials have protested the spotlight on Ushuaia, the capital of province of Tierra del Fuego, which relies heavily on tourism for income.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Naturalists and later scientists also protested such allegorical uses of primates.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 18 May 2026
At the 2018 Cannes women’s march, Blanchett was one of 82 women who protested.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 17 May 2026
Simi Valley lost a home run after Arcadia protested over a lineup error.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2026
With data centers the size of dozens of football fields combined sprouting up around the country, residents have protested the construction of AI infrastructure, which McKinsey projected to touch $7 trillion in capital expenditures by 2030.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Hundreds of people protested at the Connecticut statehouse in March 2025, part of nationwide demonstrations opposing the Republican plan to cut Medicaid by about $1 trillion over the next decade.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Last year, the government was shut down for 43 days as Democrats in Congress protested the expiration of healthcare subsidies.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Local health officials have protested the spotlight on Ushuaia, the capital of province of Tierra del Fuego, which relies heavily on tourism for income.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protested
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Speaking about genocide earlier, Bardem insisted that, despite the spin much news is given, facts are still facts.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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Maybe, for those who knew his story, this was a high school marker for when college recruiters insisted Jackson was a receiver at the next level.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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The world’s oldest human rights organization objected to the framing of a briefing ahead of King Charles III’s speech setting out the government’s priorities for the year on Wednesday.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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At its most recent meeting last month, three members of the committee objected to language that suggested its next move would be a rate cut.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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The complaint alleged Rollins has sent numerous religious emails to USDA employees since becoming secretary in February 2025, including an Independence Day email calling for God’s protection of and favor toward the United States.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The declaration alleged Rojas was zip-tied in the hallway and Caceres fainted.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Staff have complained that the current audio system periodically malfunctions during public comment or while City Council members are speaking from the dais.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The issue of high ticket costs and resale scalping has been a topic of discussion among state and federal leaders for years, after the matter was thrust into the zeitgeist when fans complained about ticket sales for Taylor Swift's Eras concert tour.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Vegas claimed its fifth regular-season Pacific Division title this year and is now four wins from a third Western Conference championship banner.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Bianco launched a voter‑fraud investigation after a local group claimed the county counted roughly 46,000 more ballots than were received, a claim election officials rejected.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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But the aspirations of a broader notion of citizenship quickly asserted itself.—
KEN BURNS,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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In response, Lululemon has asserted that its leadership is why the brand has been able to scale into an $11 billion retailer, and contended Wilson is aligned with direct competitors including Alo Yoga and Vuori, who Wilson has admitted to advising, security filings show.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Newport Harbor contended but was disqualified for an early take off, Sailors coach Kevin Potter confirmed.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Prejean Boller, a Catholic, contended that she was wrongly ousted for expressing her beliefs.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Though Williams was declared cancer-free, he was moved to a new role on staff as assistant head coach.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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The World Health Organization has declared an international public health emergency as a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa sparks concern that the deadly virus could spread beyond the region — including into the United States.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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“Protested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protested. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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