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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There is the love of Irish and Mexican dance traditions, love challenged by evil sorcerers and family dynamics and the passionate love that ends in tragedy.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Smith unsuccessfully challenged Simpson for his congressional seat in the Republican primaries in 2014 and again in 2022.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Some players questioned Steichen’s decision making, and the direction of the franchise.—
Zak Keefer,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Chicago was questioned for its decision to honor Rose ahead of other Bulls greats.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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What cannot be disputed, however, is that the Padres have invested and continue to invest in their team at a level that is well beyond what not long ago was unthinkable in San Diego and is still seen as unfeasible in several places like it.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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Goldberg disputed his characterization.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Contested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contested. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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