protest
noun
an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid.
protests
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pluralof protest.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof protest (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
protestnounan expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid.
Example Sentences
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Saturday his government would provide free online coaching lessons for competitive exams, weeks after massive youth-led protests forced the education minister to resign.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
The protests are a symptom of a yearning for an American ideal without AI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Since the protests, authorities have attempted to appease the nation's youth, with the parliament hiking penalties for leaking exam papers.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
Police have arrested a man as part of an inquiry into how the addresses of asylum seekers were shared during disorder linked to anti-immigration protests in a town, the BBC can reveal.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
“But,” Ainsley protests, “we need time for real homework. We shouldn’t waste it on made-up projects based on pointless ‘Dear Diary’ entries.”
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
