contesting

verb

Definition of contestingnext
present participle of contest
as in questioning
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of vowed to contest the claim in court

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  1. questioning
  2. challenging
  3. disputing
Verb
  • When accusations arise questioning Sara’s intentions to empower the girls, her identity is put in turmoil.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • With Mangione's background in mind, some are questioning whether his frustrations with his own health and the healthcare system may have contributed to the fatal event.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of questioning
Verb
  • Was there anything particularly challenging about that?
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Gracefully opting out Navigating the discomfort of setting boundaries around gift-giving traditions can be challenging.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of challenging
Verb
  • Phoenix and Tempe agreed to settle their lawsuits disputing what can be developed on the land east of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
    Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Wright’s positions focus more on the economic and practical implications of addressing climate change rather than disputing its existence.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of disputing
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