as in complaining
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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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Recent Examples of protesting
The Hill, 17 Jan. 2026
Among the dead were 13 children and 14 non-protesting civilians, HRANA said.
—ABC News, 15 Jan. 2026
ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
During a panel, women shared stories of being shot and maimed for protesting the Iranian government.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
The pastor says protesting injustice is part of her calling and job description.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Even if charges are never filed or are later dismissed, Glaberson said the fear of being arrested and swabbed for DNA could discourage people from observing ICE or peacefully protesting, activities that are protected by the First Amendment.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Even as fresh violence is wreaked on the country, there has yet to be a full accounting of the government’s brutal crackdown in January, during which thousands of people protesting the deteriorating economy were killed by security forces.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
The government released 51 prisoners, some of them jailed for protesting against the administration, and announced long-awaited, if still limited in scope, reforms that would allow Cubans living abroad to invest on the island.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
Images of marchers protesting the Nigerian civil war and of leaders of anti-colonial struggles blend with early documentation of European women’s-liberation movements.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Despite audible boos in the theater and the third winner Mark Sonnenblick visibly protesting the play off, the broadcast moved forward to a commercial break, and the lights on stage were cut, forcing the three off stage.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The death toll includes at least 19 children, 21 non-protesting civilians, and 165 in government or security forces.
—The Hill, 17 Jan. 2026
Among the dead were 13 children and 14 non-protesting civilians, HRANA said.
—ABC News, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
Migrants marched through Chiapas state protesting long waits for paperwork and requesting authorization to move to areas with greater employment prospects.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
During a panel, women shared stories of being shot and maimed for protesting the Iranian government.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
The pastor says protesting injustice is part of her calling and job description.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Even if charges are never filed or are later dismissed, Glaberson said the fear of being arrested and swabbed for DNA could discourage people from observing ICE or peacefully protesting, activities that are protected by the First Amendment.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Even as fresh violence is wreaked on the country, there has yet to be a full accounting of the government’s brutal crackdown in January, during which thousands of people protesting the deteriorating economy were killed by security forces.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
The government released 51 prisoners, some of them jailed for protesting against the administration, and announced long-awaited, if still limited in scope, reforms that would allow Cubans living abroad to invest on the island.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
Images of marchers protesting the Nigerian civil war and of leaders of anti-colonial struggles blend with early documentation of European women’s-liberation movements.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Despite audible boos in the theater and the third winner Mark Sonnenblick visibly protesting the play off, the broadcast moved forward to a commercial break, and the lights on stage were cut, forcing the three off stage.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protesting
Adjective
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An energy vampire has bad body language, the complaining look on their face, the vocal complainer.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The nine-page complaint asks for construction to be halted, alleging the developer never went to the Michigan City Board of Zoning Appeals.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Back in November 2024, a whistleblower filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board alleging, among other issues, misuse of resources and abuse of power at the union.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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An attorney for his campaign then sent a letter to Hooper objecting to the move and referencing the initial application and proof of acceptance.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the mass street demonstrations in Minneapolis, people in communities from New York to California are objecting to longstanding contracts between ICE and local governments for services ranging from the use of training facilities to parking spaces.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The decision by Republicans to isolate the language on voter ID, part of days of rolling debate on the SAVE America Act, was spurred by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) insisting that Democrats do not oppose that specific requirement and have backed it in the past.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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Iranian officials are publicly insisting that no negotiations are taking place.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Around this time Denise and Aaron filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Vallejo claiming defamation and emotional distress.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Benefits can begin as early as age 62, but claiming early typically means accepting a smaller monthly payment.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In listening without asserting.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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But now the deal has been paused amid legal challenges asserting that Nexstar-Tegna violates antitrust laws.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2026
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The White House is considering a menu of options, including declaring a national emergency to pay the TSA workers, a move that would be a politically fraught and almost certain to face legal challenges.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Qalibaf, in his statements issued via social media, has been unambiguous in declaring that those reports are entirely false.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Protesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protesting. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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