OBJECTIONS Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

objections

noun

plural of objection

as in exceptions

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 objections His larger warning is about what happens when odor objections succeed in blocking reform altogether. — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 In response, Apple has reportedly been testing memory chips from China’s CXMT, an approach that could raise objections from the White House if Apple decided to move forward. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 No objections for El Dorado school and Thomson-Diggs The votes for El Dorado Elementary School and the Thomson-Diggs building came early in meeting as part of the consent calendar because the properties had not received objections. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2026 As of late afternoon Friday, there were 10 different holds and objections to the bill being expedited for a vote, with an additional eight holds pertaining to the PCSA on its own. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026 More to Explore Mindful of the cultural importance of orthodox Islam, Singaporean practitioners respond to religious authorities’ objections in various ways. — H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 7 Aug. 2026 That package pushed by Democrats drew bipartisan support from Republicans, overriding objections from GOP leaders who warned the bill would undermine negotiations designed to achieve a comparable but stronger result. — Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 In February, Trump appointee Vinay Prasad—a Kennedy ally—refused to even review the vaccine, despite objections from FDA staff and career officials, shocking Moderna and the larger biomedical community. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026 The letter by Raskin and colleagues raises numerous objections to the concept of morphing three affordable courses used by golfers of all levels into a more expensive course designed for professionals. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The notable exceptions are the athletes themselves, who until 2021 got little more than scholarships, even though their talent and work are at the center of the whole enterprise.

— Brennan Berg, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026
There are some exceptions, like the MLB's partnership with Capital One.

— Ryley Amond, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of exceptions

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Two people were arrested, but charges were dropped pending the outcome of the internal review after complaints about the use of force.

— Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
The police investigation was launched following complaints from relatives of the victims of the Gwangju crackdown, which official records say left about 200 people dead.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of complaints

Noun

As time passes and questions remain unanswered, the film shows how grief connects, relationships change, and new perspectives emerge.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
The Demand come out to the stage, and Ricochet questions what Strickland is doing there since the segment is supposed to be about the Trios Championship.

— Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of questions

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Some scientists in the room said Kennedy’s expressions of appreciation were difficult to hear after his previous criticisms of the CDC, as well as federal health department cuts last year that included hundreds of positions at the agency.

— Lena H. Sun, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2026
The movie itself disappoints him for its deviations from the Stephen King novel (including this detail may help preempt criticisms over this adaptation), but he’s also distracted by the presence of a strikingly handsome stranger (Homer Gere).

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of criticisms

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The revisions have led to protests from Japanese who see the government efforts as an attempt to eliminate Princess Aiko from ruling and justify discrimination against women and a patriarchal system.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Six of the seven individual plaintiffs were ultimately found responsible for violating FIU Regulation 110, which bans protests and other expressive activities inside university buildings.

— Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of protests

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The Georgia case is one of several legal challenges confronting the NCAA over the transition to its new eligibility system.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
This article is part of The Times’ equity reporting initiative, funded by the James Irvine Foundation, exploring the challenges facing low-income workers and the efforts being made to address California’s economic divide.

— Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026