as in objections
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
submitted an official protest about her treatment
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as in claims
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 objects
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 protests
Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
After further protests, in 1950, he was jailed again.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
They were escorted part-way by Italian and Spanish naval ships, and their interception has been met by protests in several European countries.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The license suspension stems from allegations that TikTok’s livestreaming feature was being monetized during the protests.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
That was said to be one of more than 100 protests that targeted Condé Nast employees and some of the media company’s business affiliates, such as Mattel.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Generations of peacenik Americans first saw Bread and Puppet Theater during anti-war protests.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 6 Oct. 2025
The decision set off a new round of protests.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025
Student protests gathered momentum through winter and into spring.
—Hanna Begić, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Convention center protests Jewish Voice for Peace South Florida staged several high-profile, pro-Palestine protests in Miami Beach over the past two years, drawing scrutiny from Meiner and several commissioners.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
Regarding protests at the federal building, Day said his officers are making arrests and pursuing prosecutions.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
After further protests, in 1950, he was jailed again.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
They were escorted part-way by Italian and Spanish naval ships, and their interception has been met by protests in several European countries.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The license suspension stems from allegations that TikTok’s livestreaming feature was being monetized during the protests.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
That was said to be one of more than 100 protests that targeted Condé Nast employees and some of the media company’s business affiliates, such as Mattel.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Generations of peacenik Americans first saw Bread and Puppet Theater during anti-war protests.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 6 Oct. 2025
The decision set off a new round of protests.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025
Student protests gathered momentum through winter and into spring.
—Hanna Begić, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
The other character who protests Prodigy wiping Nibs’s memory is Arthur (David Rysdahl).
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Convention center protests Jewish Voice for Peace South Florida staged several high-profile, pro-Palestine protests in Miami Beach over the past two years, drawing scrutiny from Meiner and several commissioners.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protests
Noun
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Reviewing pages have been thinned by the forces of history and technology; few Pynchon skeptics anymore bother to take the time to read the novels and register their objections.—
Book Marks
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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As the administration takes aim at vessels in the Caribbean, senators and lawmakers of both major political parties have raised stark objections.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The woman — a US citizen, according to the Department of Homeland Security — had rammed her car into a federal law enforcement vehicle, the complaint claims.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Neutrogena Triple Age Repair Face Moisturizer The Triple Age Repair Moisturizer claims to deliver a noticeable difference within four weeks, but many shoppers saw results even sooner.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Paranormal activity has been reported for decades, from phantom footsteps to objects mysteriously moving on their own.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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But the new observations suggest that objects with much less mass than stars — the rogue world is less than 1% the mass of our sun — can have strong magnetic fields capable of driving the growth of the object, according to the study authors.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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There are allegations toilets have been left uncleaned, bins unemptied, and pitch perimeters worn and littered, with complaints made that there are not enough maintenance staff employed to maintain standards.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The civil complaints detail past fatal incidents involving occupants becoming trapped inside Cybertrucks.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Song was the only non-law enforcement shooter, the government alleges.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit alleges that LLFO’s decision to purchase the Wave last year for what was then a record price in the National Women’s Soccer League was largely influenced by Ellis’ role at the club.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The President reportedly watches hours of cable news every day, and frequently complains about coverage in real time.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
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There has been a consistent pattern with Florida football where a group of Gators fans complains about the current head coach, sportswriters mock them for having unrealistic expectations, and then those fans turn out to be totally correct.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Limited exceptions will be made for good cause, like caring for young children and health issues, but the principle is clear—those who can work, should.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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His 15-year probation sentence banned him from his hometown, only making exceptions for specific events such as free concerts for fans and charitable purposes.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While Meta insists its tools work as intended, watchdogs argue that protecting teens online requires even stronger measures.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Trump insists that trillions in new investment are flowing in, the trade deficit is shrinking, and the nation is flush enough to consider mailing out checks.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Protests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protests. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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