1
as in arguments
an idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate
my contention is that today's lower batting averages are the result of better pitching
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2
as in rivalries
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
several actresses seem to be in heated contention for the title of "worst dressed"
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contentions
Noun
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The panel explicitly rejected arguments distinguishing OSC’s power from other executive agencies, reinforcing expansive executive authority in this area.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
24 Mar. 2025 -
Defence lawyers sought a closed trial, but their arguments were rejected by the judge in mid-February and it will be held in open court.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Following a division in season guarantees drama and the playoffs, and the AFC North — with the Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns — showcases bitter rivalries that make for good TV.—
Matt Brennan,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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Of course, some people thrive on rivalries with others—think Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, or Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The exaggerated imagery in the music video, the company adds, reinforces that the track is not intended to be making factual assertions.—
Winston Cho,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Mar. 2025
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Often sports litigations begin with dramatic assertions and intriguing legal theories only to end in confidential settlements and banal PR statements.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Present hypotheses, actions and experiments.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Still, experts have some hypotheses on how parenting could improve brain health.—
Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Israel says most of these are militants, but youths throwing stones and people not involved in confrontations have also been killed.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Jan. 2025
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There were a couple of confrontations when the game got heated in the fourth quarter, but the Kings wouldn’t back down.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Jan. 2025
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With 11 goals and three assists across 23 appearances in all competitions, Diaz is thriving up front under Arne Slot and was the star player in a stunning 6-3 victory at Tottenham Hotspur.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, Pep Guardiola’s team have won just one of their last 12 fixtures in all competitions with Saturday’s defeat to Aston Villa dropping the defending Premier League champions down to seventh in the table, notably below Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Contentions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contentions. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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