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as in insisted
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 objected
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 protested
The country has protested the seizures at the International Court of Justice.
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Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Artists have repeatedly protested Israel’s presence, continuing calls for the nation’s removal that began in 2024, and the United States’s pavilion has weathered quite a bit of criticism as well.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In 2014, locals protested the games in Brazil after people living in slums were evicted and displaced.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
One person was killed and 60 more were arrested during the Lager Beer Riot, which protested a 600 percent increase in tavern license fees and Sunday closings.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The clip’s religious imagery received condemnation from the Vatican and various religious groups protested it at the time of its release.
—Topher Gauk-Roger, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
In March 2018, supporter Paul Colborne protested against the board by invading the pitch during a league game against Burnley and planting the corner flag in the centre circle.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
After Saturday’s confrontation, activists later protested outside the jail in downtown Madison.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
The activists, all of whom were Kazakh nationals, protested near the border with China in November, burning Chinese flags and portraits of Chinese leader Xi Jinping and calling for the release of a Kazakh citizen detained in Xinjiang last year.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Artists have repeatedly protested Israel’s presence, continuing calls for the nation’s removal that began in 2024, and the United States’s pavilion has weathered quite a bit of criticism as well.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In 2014, locals protested the games in Brazil after people living in slums were evicted and displaced.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
One person was killed and 60 more were arrested during the Lager Beer Riot, which protested a 600 percent increase in tavern license fees and Sunday closings.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The clip’s religious imagery received condemnation from the Vatican and various religious groups protested it at the time of its release.
—Topher Gauk-Roger, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
In March 2018, supporter Paul Colborne protested against the board by invading the pitch during a league game against Burnley and planting the corner flag in the centre circle.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
After Saturday’s confrontation, activists later protested outside the jail in downtown Madison.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
The activists, all of whom were Kazakh nationals, protested near the border with China in November, burning Chinese flags and portraits of Chinese leader Xi Jinping and calling for the release of a Kazakh citizen detained in Xinjiang last year.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protested
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After being bossed by Paris Saint-Germain across two legs in the Champions League quarter-final, Slot insisted the future remained bright at Liverpool.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Adelman insisted that his team demonstrated competitive spirit, citing the make-or-break league as an explanation for the loss.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Republicans had objected to other provisions of the bill, including anti-intimidation language and a section intended to bar federal immigration agents from coming within 250 feet of a polling place.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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School board members Julie Corcoran, Gail Theisen and Jill Christenson vocally objected to Rebelein’s comments.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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In his filing, Barash alleged that Storms, 42, has been experiencing mental health issues that compromise her parenting of their daughter, 12-year-old Harper.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI could have prevented one of the deadliest mass shootings in Canada’s history, a string of seven lawsuits filed Wednesday in a California court alleged.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2026
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But Republicans have long complained that Democrats have used the law to get winnable districts for their Black voters in red states that Republican-leaning white voters could never receive in blue states.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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This poll also marks the fifth straight year Americans complained things are getting worse, not better.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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William Cruz, 49, of Carteret, NJ, was charged with failure to yield to a pedestrian causing injury and failure to exercise due care for the fatal crash that claimed Jenny Maribel Chacho Sanchez on April 17.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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In 2013, Lozzi stood outside the Los Angeles County Museum of Art to protest a screening of the HBO film Phil Spector and claimed the project implied Clarkson had committed suicide.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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Throughout, the Cascios consistently and repeatedly asserted that Michael never harmed any of them or anyone else.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Officials at the time asserted the deal would compromise competition—even though the combined market share of both companies was less than 10 percent.—
Elaine Parker,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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The company's lawyers have contended that the Oklahoma case in which Drummond intervened is a private dispute that doesn't involve government officials or public funds.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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And in an effort to rebut claims that Comey was being selectively prosecuted, Blanche contended the case against the former FBI director was similar to other threats cases the department routinely brings against the lesser known.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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But the Florida Supreme Court soon after declared that speeding up the execution process was a violation of an inmate's right to due process and equal protection.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Jackson's death was later declared a homicide at the hands of Murray, who administered the fatal dose of Propofol.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Protested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protested. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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