as in exception
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
pardon me, but I have an objection to any plan that requires staying out all night
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of objection
Members can also file an objection to the settlement.
—
Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The prosecution dropped those charges before opening statements with no objection from the defense.
—Selina Guevara, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
In addition, the crime victim’s compensation fund already covered a combined $3,000 for urns for Goncalves and Mogen’s remains, their objection said.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
In sharp contrast, Trump has now attempted three times to send troops to large cities over the explicit objection of Democratic governors.
—Andrea Katz, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for objection
Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The prosecution dropped those charges before opening statements with no objection from the defense.
—Selina Guevara, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
In addition, the crime victim’s compensation fund already covered a combined $3,000 for urns for Goncalves and Mogen’s remains, their objection said.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
In sharp contrast, Trump has now attempted three times to send troops to large cities over the explicit objection of Democratic governors.
—Andrea Katz, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for objection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection
Noun
-
These are frequently shaped into nested spheres—though there are many exceptions, including intricate axial symmetries.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
-
According to officials, Bovino is now viewed not as an exception but as the new standard for what is to come at ICE.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Typically, programs go back and forth with specialists to hammer out grant details and questions in the months ahead of the disbursement date.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
-
Both experts noted that while the current package supports growth, the widening gap between low unemployment and soaring deficits poses questions about the viability of America’s debt.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Leawood police fielded nearly 400 food-poisoning complaints and conducted about 130 interviews, a volume that briefly crashed the department’s records system, according to the Johnson County Post, KSHB 41 and KCTV5.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
-
But the complaint claims that Corcoran is owed far more than the roughly $8,000 she's been paid to date.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Madrid’s players took part in last weekend’s protests against the Miami game, standing still when their game at Getafe kicked off last Sunday.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
-
What To Know The filing references a Facebook video — viewed by — that allegedly shows Bovino throwing an object toward demonstrators during a protest on Thursday.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Cuomo told reporters that Mamdani’s criticism of Israel had made Jewish people afraid to leave their homes.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
-
Although there seems to be a lot of fan criticism towards Aleister Black and Zelina Vega's debut entrance as a couple on SmackDown, there are also fans who appeared to be in favor of the look.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
As a direct result of this, businesses end up with managers who aren’t confident in their ability to lead, and who struggle to deal with the various challenges that come with managing people, leading both employees and struggling managers to resign.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
-
Their mechanisms of play have stayed constant, and present a challenge for Amorim to solve.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Objection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objection. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share