as in complaining
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as in alleging
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 objecting
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 protesting
The Hill, 17 Jan. 2026
Among the dead were 13 children and 14 non-protesting civilians, HRANA said.
—ABC News, 15 Jan. 2026
Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
In 2023, Reuters reported that two of its reporters in China were being impersonated via Instagram and Telegram accounts that were attempting to get information on activists protesting the country’s COVID-19 policies.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 11 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, some residents have been protesting the construction of AI data centers in their neighborhoods over concerns about pollution, noise, and electricity prices.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
In 2022, a prominent former member of the national team was arrested for allegedly protesting against the country's leadership.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Officers learned that union members were protesting on Blue Chip Casino property.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
In lieu of a formal appeal, the Democrats who broke quorum have sent letters to the administration committee protesting the methods used to calculate the penalties, said Josh Rush, a spokesman for the House Democratic Caucus.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
In January, a woman protesting against immigration enforcement in Orlando was arrested after striking a vehicle used by federal officers.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Though crying and protesting, the girls and women of the Samuelite Group went with authorities, the minors being placed in Child Protective Services care in Arizona, and the others being questioned, with charges to follow for some.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The death toll includes at least 19 children, 21 non-protesting civilians, and 165 in government or security forces.
—The Hill, 17 Jan. 2026
Among the dead were 13 children and 14 non-protesting civilians, HRANA said.
—ABC News, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
She was joined by 15 to 20 fellow residents who were protesting Flint Development — which recently sold 60 acres of warehouse property for $123 million to DHS for a massive Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility near El Paso, Texas.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
In 2023, Reuters reported that two of its reporters in China were being impersonated via Instagram and Telegram accounts that were attempting to get information on activists protesting the country’s COVID-19 policies.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 11 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, some residents have been protesting the construction of AI data centers in their neighborhoods over concerns about pollution, noise, and electricity prices.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
In 2022, a prominent former member of the national team was arrested for allegedly protesting against the country's leadership.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Officers learned that union members were protesting on Blue Chip Casino property.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
In lieu of a formal appeal, the Democrats who broke quorum have sent letters to the administration committee protesting the methods used to calculate the penalties, said Josh Rush, a spokesman for the House Democratic Caucus.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
In January, a woman protesting against immigration enforcement in Orlando was arrested after striking a vehicle used by federal officers.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Though crying and protesting, the girls and women of the Samuelite Group went with authorities, the minors being placed in Child Protective Services care in Arizona, and the others being questioned, with charges to follow for some.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protesting
Adjective
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An energy vampire has bad body language, the complaining look on their face, the vocal complainer.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Cher is again seeking a conservatorship over her son Elijah Blue Allman, alleging that his drug addiction has severely affected his mental health and led to mounting debt.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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One count directed at Baldwin, alleging assault, was dropped.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2026
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Durkan later drove her point home by objecting to all late-file matters again on Wednesday before they were read into the record — drawing the ire of Councilor Miniard Culpepper, who sponsored the two orders and will have to file them again next week.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Kudos to the owners of the Tampa Bay Bucs for not throwing a hissy fit and objecting to the Jaguars playing an entire season so close to Tampa.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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So far, Díaz-Canel and Cuban diplomats have drawn a red line, insisting that the government will not make political concessions.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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Trump removed the image from his Truth Social site while insisting he was depicted as a doctor, not Jesus.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The law also allows private citizens to file suit, claiming the government was defrauded and to keep a portion of any money the federal government recovers.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Guzman is also accused of preparing and filing false tax returns for her and her spouse claiming wages from MAFC and the withholding of federal taxes.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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Managing those concerns has required a delicate balance between asserting priorities while setting a high bar for direct involvement.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Williams has sued unsuccessfully, though not asserting the constitutional claim made by McCaughey.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s president and its parliament speaker posted statements on social media declaring the country has no hard-liners or moderates.—
Jon Gambrell,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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Iranian forces on Saturday fired on a tanker and cargo ship in the sea lane, a day after declaring the sea lane open to commercial traffic.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Protesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protesting. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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