1
as in disputes
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
the seemingly imperishable controversy over the teaching of evolution
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as in disputations
variance of opinion on a matter
there is considerable controversy regarding the assassination of President Kennedy
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Recent Examples of controversies
Continue reading … ‘LOADED GUN IN MY FACE’ – Garth Brooks has faced a list of controversies over the years.
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Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
This commentary provides information on controversies surrounding the economic effects of PBMs that led up to the suit.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Court cases and controversies about online censorship have created a chilling effect, making both sides reluctant to cooperate.
—Miles Taylor, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
After privacy controversies stymied its signature Recall feature, Microsoft is looking to reboot its AI PC effort with improvements, the addition of some new AI tricks and broader chip support.
—Ina Fried, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
Despite the controversies, Grande remains popular as her fans have continued to support her talent in music and acting.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2024
Although many controversies accompany the development of AI, this trend is irreversible.
—Troy Ma, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
The costs associated with newsgathering and the controversies that come with 24/7 coverage might be obvious turnoffs for a tech giant like Amazon.
—Brian Stelter, CNN, 29 Sep. 2024
Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
This commentary provides information on controversies surrounding the economic effects of PBMs that led up to the suit.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Court cases and controversies about online censorship have created a chilling effect, making both sides reluctant to cooperate.
—Miles Taylor, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
After privacy controversies stymied its signature Recall feature, Microsoft is looking to reboot its AI PC effort with improvements, the addition of some new AI tricks and broader chip support.
—Ina Fried, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
Despite the controversies, Grande remains popular as her fans have continued to support her talent in music and acting.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2024
Although many controversies accompany the development of AI, this trend is irreversible.
—Troy Ma, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
The costs associated with newsgathering and the controversies that come with 24/7 coverage might be obvious turnoffs for a tech giant like Amazon.
—Brian Stelter, CNN, 29 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for controversies
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Apple canceled the show after two seasons as Stewart detailed disagreements between himself and the streamer.Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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While the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is typically bipartisan in nature, it has been entangled in disagreements for months, mainly on Israel’s war against Hamas.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Oct. 2024
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Seiden also had physical altercations with Araujo, says Allie, but her friend was afraid to call 911 or go to police for help.Richard Fetzer, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
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In December 2023, the prisons experienced five homicides at four prisons, and other serious incidents, including numerous deaths after altercations between inmates, and a Central State Prison inmate dying from cardiac arrest after being stabbed, treated at a hospital and returning to prison.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
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Circuit Judge Michael Brennan, writing for the majority, rejected both arguments.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Lai’s trial, which began in December, is expected to resume next week, with Lai taking the stand for the first time as defense arguments begin.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Controversies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/controversies. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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