as in challenged
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
vowed to contest the claim in court
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Recent Examples of contested
The origins of the deadly virus are still contested and politically divisive.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
The credit for originating the practice is contested by several claimants.
—Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
While the format of the 2025 tournament hasn’t been announced, what is clear is at least the later stages will be contested as a midweek event while league play continues during weekends.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The authenticity of the work, however, not uncommon for such objects, has been widely contested.
—Francesca Aton For Artnews, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
The Band and environmental groups have since contested the wetland and waterway permit granted by the DNR and filed a lawsuit against the state agency, arguing the permit violates the state’s Environmental Protection Act.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
After a legal back-and-forth over the vote, in which the bank contested the validity of ballots cast by former employees, the National Labor Relations Board certified the election results on Tuesday.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
The suspect contested his extradition back to New York, where prosecutors have charged him with murder, at a court hearing on Tuesday.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
During the hearing in Pennsylvania, he was denied bail and contested his extradition back to New York.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
The credit for originating the practice is contested by several claimants.
—Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
While the format of the 2025 tournament hasn’t been announced, what is clear is at least the later stages will be contested as a midweek event while league play continues during weekends.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The authenticity of the work, however, not uncommon for such objects, has been widely contested.
—Francesca Aton For Artnews, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
The Band and environmental groups have since contested the wetland and waterway permit granted by the DNR and filed a lawsuit against the state agency, arguing the permit violates the state’s Environmental Protection Act.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
After a legal back-and-forth over the vote, in which the bank contested the validity of ballots cast by former employees, the National Labor Relations Board certified the election results on Tuesday.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
The suspect contested his extradition back to New York, where prosecutors have charged him with murder, at a court hearing on Tuesday.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
During the hearing in Pennsylvania, he was denied bail and contested his extradition back to New York.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contested
Verb
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The industry has a strong history of fighting warning labels that mention cancer, and alcohol-producing nations have also challenged warning labels under international trade law.—
Roni Caryn Rabin,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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His agent openly challenged reporting about Butler being open to a trade last month.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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His worth as a franchise QB has been questioned since the Cardinals took him with the first pick of the 2019 draft.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.—
Joohee Cho,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Some scientists have even proposed that free radicals can lead to aging in humans and other creatures, though that idea is disputed.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Dec. 2024
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Few disputed the decision, but the handling of Fonseca’s exit was shabby.—
James Horncastle,
The Athletic,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Contested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contested. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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