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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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as in complaining
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Recent Examples of protesting
Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Purposefully impeding access to federal buildings and law enforcement is dangerous and is not peacefully protesting.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Their efforts have attracted more than 2,000 people in Florida alone and spurred new vigils across the state protesting similar detention sites, according to the vigil’s organizers.
—Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
The California Gaming Association, which represents the card rooms, emailed several petitions to the AG’s office protesting the regulations, according to spokesperson Janet Fernandez.
—Kate Wolffe
october 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Federal agents have claimed in court and elsewhere that some citizens aren’t just peacefully protesting but are interfering with their duties.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
There's a big difference between disrupting an event and peacefully protesting, Piro said.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
Peaceful protesting with song and dance Despite the many criticisms that anti-Trump protesters came to preach, there were displays of optimism, hope and whimsy in several cities.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 19 Oct. 2025
Winston said because of that, Bible-believing and sacramental Christians have no choice but to be out protesting for the protection of immigrants.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
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Outside the facility earlier this month, USA TODAY reporters saw demonstrators peacefully protesting.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Purposefully impeding access to federal buildings and law enforcement is dangerous and is not peacefully protesting.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Their efforts have attracted more than 2,000 people in Florida alone and spurred new vigils across the state protesting similar detention sites, according to the vigil’s organizers.
—Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
The California Gaming Association, which represents the card rooms, emailed several petitions to the AG’s office protesting the regulations, according to spokesperson Janet Fernandez.
—Kate Wolffe
october 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Federal agents have claimed in court and elsewhere that some citizens aren’t just peacefully protesting but are interfering with their duties.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
There's a big difference between disrupting an event and peacefully protesting, Piro said.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
Peaceful protesting with song and dance Despite the many criticisms that anti-Trump protesters came to preach, there were displays of optimism, hope and whimsy in several cities.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 19 Oct. 2025
Winston said because of that, Bible-believing and sacramental Christians have no choice but to be out protesting for the protection of immigrants.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protesting
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Meanwhile, Madrid’s official complaints to the Spanish government’s Higher Sports Council, alleging that La Liga did not have the competency to organise the Miami game within official regulations, sought to raise the possibility of Tebas being suspended from his position.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Hours before the court filing alleging a possible violation of the judge’s order, Bovino defended federal agents’ conduct in the Chicago area during an interview with CBS News.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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While objecting to restraints, Robinson’s attorneys agree with the sheriff that the court should limit or ban video and photographic coverage of proceedings.—
Stepheny Price , Melissa Chrise,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Federal courts generally require plaintiffs to show a specific, personal injury to establish standing—a high bar for citizens objecting to government property decisions since courts often dismiss cases brought by citizens without a direct stake.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The video of Beverly insisting on snuggling into Jeremy’s lap melted hearts across Instagram.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Theatrical worthiness is a recurring theme, with audiences insisting this arc had to be a movie.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Dani has fallen asleep, though only after complaining vociferously about the light.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Lyons said store owners had been complaining about the retail for some time.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Here's why Americans are claiming Social Security early At a recent internal meeting, a Social Security administrator noted that new benefit claims were up more than 15% in March, compared with the same month in 2024.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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In his interview with CNN, Noboa acknowledged the worsening homicide statistics, but pushed back by claiming that a greater percentage of the killings involved criminal-on-criminal violence.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Tehran is likely to continue advancing its nuclear program and asserting regional influence while selectively engaging with allies and rivals.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Violence is for getting your way; for asserting your existence as an individual or a group; for venting torrential feeling; for sadistic pleasure.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Party game Cards Against Humanity is declaring a small legal win against SpaceX after suing to boot the company from a plot of land for trespassing.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
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Even the Boston Police Department had already issued a press statement, written by still another shady cop from Canton, declaring Karen Read guilty as charged – no presumptions of innocence in Norfolk County.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Protesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protesting. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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