Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"The defendant appeared agitated and worked up, and was remonstrating as he got back into his van," said Knight.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

As the Rangers players ran to celebrate their goal, Celtic's McGregor was remonstrating with referee Nick Walsh, having been shown a second yellow inside three minutes for scything down Glen Kamara in the build-up.

From BBC • May 2, 2021

The way Guardiola was remonstrating with Nathan Redmond on Wednesday night, you could have been mistaken for thinking that the Southampton winger had said something insulting about polo neck sweaters.

From The Guardian • Dec. 1, 2017

He had a face like thunder and was remonstrating with himself about Arsenal's inability to take their title opportunities seriously - or at least that was what it looked like.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2017

In the rearview mirror I noticed with gratification that he was remonstrating quietly but firmly with Luther—threatening, I very much hoped, to take away his communication device.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson