protests 1 of 2

noun

Definition of protestsnext
plural of protest
as in objections
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent submitted an official protest about her treatment

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protests

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verb

present tense third-person singular of protest
1
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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2
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 Synonyms for protests
  1. objections
  2. complaints
  3. alleges
  4. exceptions
  5. insists
  6. contends
Noun
  • But despite Evans’ objections, the move of electronic monitoring away from Dart and to the courts is a change with otherwise strong support, including by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
    Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Tangent Musk spread multiple falsehoods about the spending bill in voicing his objections to the deal.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of objections
Noun
  • In turn, higher employee staff care was associated with lower irritation, fewer psychosomatic complaints, and better overall health.
    Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The statement named four representatives who were investigated after complaints, along with several who were not named.
    Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of complaints
Verb
  • The report also alleges that Genki confirmed the existence of an optical sensor, and that fans the flames of existing speculation that the Joy-Con may double as a mouse, sort of how the Legion Go 2 TrueStrike controller does.
    Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The lawsuit alleges that Meta’s acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp have created a social media monopoly.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of alleges
Noun
  • And of course there are exceptions to rules here, and games that haven’t looked great are hits, and ones that looked good can disappoint.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Review your policy to find out about more exceptions or exclusions.
    Ana Staples, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of exceptions
Verb
  • Shelton insists that Clippers officials used him to gather intel and boost their chances of signing the two-time NBA Finals MVP.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Ian insists the key is handed over first.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of insists
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  • Amazon contends that the workers are not employees.
    Julia Shapero, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The complaint contends that Schultz and So violated securities laws, and even indicated their efforts to skirt those laws on the Spaces call.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of contends
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