DISSENTED (TO) Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

dissented (to)

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past tense of dissent (to)

as in objected (to)

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There, the president’s order and the post office rule enforcing it will certainly be opposed by the Court’s three liberal justices, who disagreed with the conclusion that opponents had filed their case too soon.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2026
The union has opposed such a window on the belief players would feel forced into subpar contracts.

— Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026

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The Archbishop O’Hara Hall of Famer sought other opportunities, but eventually turned down an offer to start Baker’s program a year later, after Gillette begrudgingly recommended her for the job.

— PJ Green August 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Namely, the singer turned down the Presidential Medal of Freedom – widely considered the government's highest civilian honor – multiple times.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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