as in exception
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
pardon me, but I have an objection to any plan that requires staying out all night
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Recent Examples of objection
But unlike their harsh criticism of Judge Williams, DeSantis and other Florida officials kept their objections to Judge Altman civil, limiting their differences with him to court filings.
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 29 May 2025
Subramanian denied the motion for a mistrial, saying there were no objections on the line of questioning up until that point and no testimony that was prejudicial in any way, shape or form.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 28 May 2025
And it’s also arrived at a particular moment, in a particular discursive world, in which opinions are strong, objections are instant, and differences are emphasized.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 27 May 2025
Johnson is among several Republican senators who have raised objections to the House plan as the measure heads to the Senate for vetting.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 25 May 2025
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 29 May 2025
Subramanian denied the motion for a mistrial, saying there were no objections on the line of questioning up until that point and no testimony that was prejudicial in any way, shape or form.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 28 May 2025
And it’s also arrived at a particular moment, in a particular discursive world, in which opinions are strong, objections are instant, and differences are emphasized.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 27 May 2025
Johnson is among several Republican senators who have raised objections to the House plan as the measure heads to the Senate for vetting.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection
Noun
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Residents aged 18 or older are permitted to own a firearm, with some exceptions allowing 16-year-olds to acquire guns for hunting purposes.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
10 June 2025
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There are exceptions, but there’s just no comparison.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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One of the petitions filed Friday would put the AR-15 and similar firearms at the center of the question presented to the Supreme Court.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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Judge Subramanian denied the defense's first motion, ruling that the questions were not prejudicial.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
8 June 2025
Noun
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The complaint argues that CAA’s trade secrets are essential to making the company — and the industry — run.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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That’s the first time taxes have topped the list of complaints since December 2020.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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This unit is responsible for the management and safety of large gatherings, such as protests, festivals, sporting events and concerts.—
Ramal Nasim,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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His administration has accused the schools of allowing antisemitism and facilitating the spread of pro-Hamas propaganda by permitting the campus protests, which free-speech advocates say are protected by the First Amendment.—
Sonam Sheth
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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So far, Trumps criticism of Powell doesn’t appear to have had any bearing on monetary policy, despite temporarily shaking the markets in late April when it was believed Trump might try to fire Powell.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The top seeds cruised on the men’s side of the French Open and the scheduling of women’s tennis matches drew more criticism from a pair of American stars.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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There’s no challenge, no spark, and no obvious next step.—
Dr. Cynthia J. Young,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Many of those countries have faced challenges and a number have recently ended their programs.—
Tovia Smith,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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“Objection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objection. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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