1
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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as in complaining
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Recent Examples of protesting
Toria Sheffield, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
No, it was also heavily bombed by those protesting its very up-front feminist messaging.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
While residents had been protesting the order to vacate since it was issued in November, the tenor of their demonstrations, and the rhetoric surrounding the government’s response, took on a darker, more indignant tone in early December, following the arrest of Vivian Hernandez.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
But those actions have brought the community into conflict with the park’s ownership, as well as the local government — particularly the police, who have so far arrested two protesting residents.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
Scores of law enforcement personnel from various agencies move hundreds of demonstrating students, faculty and supporters protesting the treatment of Palestinians and the UC system’s investments in Israeli interests on May 15.
—Times Photography Staff, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Sent off during the game after protesting the decision not to award Tijjani Reijnders a penalty, Milan coach Fonseca belatedly received his marching orders from the club’s top brass an hour or so after a 1-1 draw.
—James Horncastle, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The company argues that the protesting workers, are not its direct employees, instead classifying them as independent contractors.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 27 Dec. 2024
Although artists such as Taylor Swift and Neil Young have temporarily removed their music from Spotify—Swift pressed the company over its paltry royalty rates, while Young was protesting its nine-figure deal with the divisive podcaster Joe Rogan—defying the streamer comes with enormous risks.
—Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Animal rights activists protesting the new menu mobbed the restaurant’s Echo Park location several months later in June.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
No, it was also heavily bombed by those protesting its very up-front feminist messaging.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
While residents had been protesting the order to vacate since it was issued in November, the tenor of their demonstrations, and the rhetoric surrounding the government’s response, took on a darker, more indignant tone in early December, following the arrest of Vivian Hernandez.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
But those actions have brought the community into conflict with the park’s ownership, as well as the local government — particularly the police, who have so far arrested two protesting residents.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
Scores of law enforcement personnel from various agencies move hundreds of demonstrating students, faculty and supporters protesting the treatment of Palestinians and the UC system’s investments in Israeli interests on May 15.
—Times Photography Staff, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Sent off during the game after protesting the decision not to award Tijjani Reijnders a penalty, Milan coach Fonseca belatedly received his marching orders from the club’s top brass an hour or so after a 1-1 draw.
—James Horncastle, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The company argues that the protesting workers, are not its direct employees, instead classifying them as independent contractors.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 27 Dec. 2024
Although artists such as Taylor Swift and Neil Young have temporarily removed their music from Spotify—Swift pressed the company over its paltry royalty rates, while Young was protesting its nine-figure deal with the divisive podcaster Joe Rogan—defying the streamer comes with enormous risks.
—Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protesting
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Numerous lawsuits have been filed against the company in the years since it was recalled, alleging that the company's alkaline water contained a toxic chemical known as hydrazine, which is used in rocket fuel, that led to severe illness and sometimes death when consumed.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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That same month, a Denver District Court judge ordered seizure of his assets at the former Grabowski’s location to satisfy part of a $670,000 fee to award-winning chef Alex Seidel, who’d brought a suit alleging Leonard failed to repay a $155,000 loan.—
Miguel Otárola,
The Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2025
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Female board members can help reinforce this accountability by insisting on transparency and ensuring that risk management frameworks are both rigorous and comprehensive.—
Committee of 200,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Their suit argues the officers violated the comedians’ Fourth Amendment rights by insisting on searching their carry-on bags and unconstitutionally target flyers by race (both Andre and English are Black).—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Buccaneers started complaining to the officials about fouls.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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That first-round pick became Merriman (although, the Giants aren't complaining).—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Worthy’s lawyers, Chip Lewis and Sam Bassett, released a statement asserting the Chiefs receiver’s innocence, according to KXAN-TV.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2025
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Now’s the time for Canada to stop apologizing and start asserting.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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South Korea has faced months of political turmoil since Yoon stunned the country by declaring martial law, triggering his impeachment by parliament and the impeachment of acting leader Han.—
Joyce Lee,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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With Pappas declaring his candidacy, the race swings firmly into the 'Likely Democratic' category.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Protesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protesting. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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