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
Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
This murderous regime also recently killed 45,000 of their own people who were protesting in Iran, 45,000 dead.
—James Powel, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Snelling defended police officers' actions, including incidents when police stepped between federal agents and people protesting immigration enforcement activity.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
That's why activists were protesting in North Wales today.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Bronz says the poem was protesting state violence.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
About 20 Thomas Jefferson Middle School students walked out of class Wednesday afternoon, carrying signs protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement practices, the latest in a series of protests against ICE.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
In a series of viral clips from creators including krislynakuhn, tiffaniortegaaa and kellyturk4, children can be seen crying or protesting before suddenly pausing when a parent calls out to an imaginary person.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
As organizers prepare for a third round of protests, some people may wonder what No Kings means and what people are protesting.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 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
Trump’s call to action was astounding for many people, like the Asadollahis, whose relatives had already served prison sentences for protesting the Islamic Republic.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
This murderous regime also recently killed 45,000 of their own people who were protesting in Iran, 45,000 dead.
—James Powel, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Snelling defended police officers' actions, including incidents when police stepped between federal agents and people protesting immigration enforcement activity.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
That's why activists were protesting in North Wales today.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Bronz says the poem was protesting state violence.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
About 20 Thomas Jefferson Middle School students walked out of class Wednesday afternoon, carrying signs protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement practices, the latest in a series of protests against ICE.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
In a series of viral clips from creators including krislynakuhn, tiffaniortegaaa and kellyturk4, children can be seen crying or protesting before suddenly pausing when a parent calls out to an imaginary person.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
As organizers prepare for a third round of protests, some people may wonder what No Kings means and what people are protesting.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 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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The nine-page complaint asks for construction to be halted, alleging the developer never went to the Michigan City Board of Zoning Appeals.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Back in November 2024, a whistleblower filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board alleging, among other issues, misuse of resources and abuse of power at the union.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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An attorney for his campaign then sent a letter to Hooper objecting to the move and referencing the initial application and proof of acceptance.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the mass street demonstrations in Minneapolis, people in communities from New York to California are objecting to longstanding contracts between ICE and local governments for services ranging from the use of training facilities to parking spaces.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Tuchel tried to put a brave face on it afterwards, insisting that every team in the world would miss a player of Kane’s quality, and that his England team have won games without Kane in the past and will do so again in the future.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The industry is bracing for massive jobs cuts, which Ellison has played down and did again Friday, insisting the combined company will operate more efficiently but also grow.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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Around this time Denise and Aaron filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Vallejo claiming defamation and emotional distress.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Benefits can begin as early as age 62, but claiming early typically means accepting a smaller monthly payment.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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In listening without asserting.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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But now the deal has been paused amid legal challenges asserting that Nexstar-Tegna violates antitrust laws.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But the arc — first raising expectations for a big reveal, then declaring there was nothing to see, and ultimately a forced, flawed document dump — was a stubbornly problematic storyline that ran through her time as attorney general.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The game happened to be on November 18th, the anniversary of Haitian revolutionaries defeating the French Army in 1803 before declaring independence.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Protesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protesting. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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