as in protested
to present an opposing opinion or argument
they objected to the conductor's insistence that their train tickets were not valid
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Recent Examples of objected
The defense objected, arguing that Michael would not be able to confront the statement without waiving spousal privilege.
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Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Some nations objected to confiscation, citing risks to Europe’s financial sector and the value of these funds in future peace negotiations.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Regardless of which half of the couple objected to the other first, Henry and Anne’s wedding moved forward on January 6, 1540.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
Among the things Curran objected to was Kempinksi’s failure to fill four principal investigator positions subsidized by a $10 million endowment.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
When the quest for efficiency upended this balance in the past, previous administrations have listened to veterans who objected.
— Made By History, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
Before commissioners approved the deal nearly two years ago, Tate faced relentless opposition from critics who called the deal a land giveaway and objected to private condos being built on public land worth at least $256 million.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Her family objected due to religious reasons.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 Feb. 2025
An official cause of death will not be ascertained for Michelle Trachtenberg after the Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl star's family objected to an autopsy being performed.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Some nations objected to confiscation, citing risks to Europe’s financial sector and the value of these funds in future peace negotiations.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Regardless of which half of the couple objected to the other first, Henry and Anne’s wedding moved forward on January 6, 1540.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
Among the things Curran objected to was Kempinksi’s failure to fill four principal investigator positions subsidized by a $10 million endowment.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
When the quest for efficiency upended this balance in the past, previous administrations have listened to veterans who objected.
— Made By History, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
Before commissioners approved the deal nearly two years ago, Tate faced relentless opposition from critics who called the deal a land giveaway and objected to private condos being built on public land worth at least $256 million.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Her family objected due to religious reasons.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 Feb. 2025
An official cause of death will not be ascertained for Michelle Trachtenberg after the Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl star's family objected to an autopsy being performed.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Objected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objected. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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