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 According to the report, the two commissioners questioned the legality of some of the decisions, but Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar disregarded their objections. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 But such a decision may not be based on a school district’s objections to the ideas expressed in the books. — Susan Farrell, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026 The result is a more effective change with fewer rumors needing correction, fewer objections stalling adoption and fewer managers left to improvise for their teams. — John Radman, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The appeal reiterates the objections dismissed by the Aurora Electoral Board in September, said Edward Mullen, an attorney for Helen Francis Ratlow, who filed the appeal. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 Douglas Stewart Carter, 71, was let out on bail late Monday over objections from the victim's family. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Martinez-Olguin found no reason to reject the settlement based on their objections. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026 The administration has also intervened on behalf of Sable Offshore, allowing the company to revive a long-dormant pipeline off the coast of Santa Barbara despite objections from California officials and regulators. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 The ruling came over the objections of the court’s three liberal justices, who did not write a dissent. — Julian Mark, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for objections

Noun

The meeting has fallen to roughly 15 minutes and is now largely about exceptions, problems and decisions.

— Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Anthropic allows exceptions for certain government contracts when contractual restrictions and safeguards adequately mitigate potential harm.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of exceptions

Noun

But their complaints come as Lecornu's government seeks to rein in public spending to appease skittish bond markets, which have punished France more harshly than many of its peers this year, amid a global bond market rout.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Once on the road, the data could be used to detect issues and to improve the driving experience, without needing to wait for complaints or returns.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of complaints

Noun

While the tech world grapples with questions about AI’s future, other business leaders are focused on tackling today’s challenges.

— Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) called on Flock Safety to delete the personal data of people without a criminal record and to answer questions about the use of that data in a letter to Flock CEO Garrett Langley on Sunday.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of questions

Noun

The criticisms reflect the deep bond that many Christians, particularly evangelicals, feel with Lewis, who promoted Christian teachings and themes through fiction and nonfiction.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
What readers are saying The conversation explores a range of concerns and criticisms regarding the handling and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in society.

— Paul M. Nakasone, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of criticisms

Noun

Despite protests, the central government greenlit construction to relocate the base to Henoko on Okinawa's eastern coast, though the project has faced massive delays.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
The production faced its own real-life protests after locals caught wind of the film’s subject matter, the Bozeman Daily Chronicle reported.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of protests

Noun

These sessions have helped Ellis develop a better understanding of the challenges others have overcome.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Take the quiz here … LISTEN Tune in as a botched execution attempt in Tennessee reignites debate over lethal injection, alternative execution methods, and the legal challenges surrounding capital punishment.

— , FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026