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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
In instances where the internet sided with one celeb over another, fans wondered, were their opinions of the controversies really their own?
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David Oliver, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
The year’s mounting censorship controversies ultimately—and inevitably—created a crisis of faith at these institutions, which purportedly exist as repositories of history.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
There are scenes where Evan is discussing issues with his high school students—but those scenes primarily center mature controversies and include profanity.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 23 Dec. 2024
Given Wright's extensive history of legal disputes and controversies, this judgment is unlikely to mark the end of his court battles.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The premiere of Beast Games comes after a slew of controversies.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
Walker's political career has been plagued by controversies.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
During Barack Obama's presidency, Attorney General Eric Holder revised guidelines for leak investigations after similar controversies over reporter surveillance.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
These proposals come in response to recent controversies surrounding undisclosed gifts to justices and debates over presidential accountability.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
David Oliver, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
The year’s mounting censorship controversies ultimately—and inevitably—created a crisis of faith at these institutions, which purportedly exist as repositories of history.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
There are scenes where Evan is discussing issues with his high school students—but those scenes primarily center mature controversies and include profanity.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 23 Dec. 2024
Given Wright's extensive history of legal disputes and controversies, this judgment is unlikely to mark the end of his court battles.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The premiere of Beast Games comes after a slew of controversies.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
Walker's political career has been plagued by controversies.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
During Barack Obama's presidency, Attorney General Eric Holder revised guidelines for leak investigations after similar controversies over reporter surveillance.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
These proposals come in response to recent controversies surrounding undisclosed gifts to justices and debates over presidential accountability.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for controversies
Noun
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These kinds of international disagreements are hardly new.Max Abrahms and Joseph Mroszczyk, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Avoid arguments, spats, disagreements, squabbles, and out-and-out fights as much as possible.Eli Amdur, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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These altercations have raised concerns that the United States, a longtime ally of the Philippines, could become involved in a potential conflict.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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College players are meant to be taught to control their emotions when things boil over into physical altercations.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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After the initial contact, Eggleston would typically receive a packet with letters from acquaintances and other information to substantiate their arguments for the Justice Department review.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Such arguments over water in the Delta have long pitted California farmers and agricultural water districts against environmental groups, fishing advocates and Native tribes.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Controversies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/controversies. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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