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
That project, known as Willows Crossing, had generated objections from residents who called for the land to remain residential.
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Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
What did happen was that 73 individuals — out of a class of 390,000 current and former athletes — filed objections with the court over various issues.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Home demolished During winter break at the University of Idaho, a demolition began of the home where the murders took place, over the objections of some of the victims' family members.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Idaho mining project has years of history The Forest Service signaled its initial approval in September, according to reporting from the Idaho Capital Sun, then held a mandatory 45-day objection period.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 21 Mar. 2025
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Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
What did happen was that 73 individuals — out of a class of 390,000 current and former athletes — filed objections with the court over various issues.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Home demolished During winter break at the University of Idaho, a demolition began of the home where the murders took place, over the objections of some of the victims' family members.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Idaho mining project has years of history The Forest Service signaled its initial approval in September, according to reporting from the Idaho Capital Sun, then held a mandatory 45-day objection period.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection
Noun
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One of the most glaring exceptions is behind the plate.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Under government efficiency, the budget requires the budget director to withhold 5% of each agency’s appropriations with exceptions for Family and Social Services Administration and the Indiana Department of Child Services to avoid losing matching grant funds.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As Catholics mourn the death of Pope Francis and reflect on the pontiff's legacy as a reformer, questions are emerging about who might follow the 266th leader of the church.—
Katie Landeck,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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They got engaged in 2021, when Meyer popped the question.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The recall began after a consumer made a complaint about the cans containing cashews.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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This had fallen dramatically to 10 complaints by 6:45 a.m. ET.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Trump has particularly threatened universities over campus protests against U.S. ally Israel's devastating military assault on Gaza after a deadly October 2023 attack by Palestinian Hamas militants.—
Kanishka Singh,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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More aggressive immigration enforcement actions took place last month, mainly at Ivy League and elite campuses in the Northeast, including Columbia University, where foreign students who supported pro-Palestinian protests were arrested for deportation.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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For an artist so focused on the future, criticism doesn’t slow him down.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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The messaging also included criticism of U.S. policy that echoed China's public statements.—
Beijing and Washington Bureaus,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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From wearable devices to education services, these young trailblazers are solving global challenges with innovative products and platforms.—
Brianne Garrett,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Her Inner Message Approach® integrates Eastern wisdom with Western therapeutic techniques, helping clients transform emotional challenges into opportunities for growth.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Objection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objection. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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