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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of dis
Noun
At 45, Shaquille O'Neal has moved beyond rattling rims, but not beyond an old-school diss track. Ira Winderman, Sun-Sentinel.com, 29 July 2017 Thinking about this some more, this is kind of a dis. Armando Salguero, miamiherald, 9 May 2017
Verb
Anthony Mackie recently revealed that Eminem was dissing him in real life, not his character Papa Doc, in the scene. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2025 Ian has seemingly responded to Tyler, The Creator after the Grammy-winning rapper subliminally dissed him during an interview with Maverick Carter last year. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2025 So did secure borders (Ron and Don) and tariffs (Don) and dissing Canada (Don and Ron). Pat Beall, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025 On the latter track, Cole addressed his divisive decision to apologize for dissing Kendrick Lamar and step away from a brewing rap battle with the GNX rapper. Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 21 Feb. 2025 That’s no small feat considering that many critics dissed the movie. Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025 The 57-year-old media personality called out Serena Williams for joining Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show performance to diss Drake, and her husband Alexis Ohanian ethered him online. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 13 Feb. 2025 Don’t diss your teammates today. Chris Branch, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025 Cookie Monster came out first but was unceremoniously dissed by our grandson, who excitedly pointed to Elmo behind him and, with a big grin, happily snuggled himself into Elmo’s open arms. Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dis
Noun
  • My colleagues are stumped as to the real reason why, as am I. This has been a hot topic in my field, and the outpouring of outrage and kindness has been overwhelming.
    R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
  • My colleagues are stumped as to the real reason why, as am I. This has been a hot topic in my field and the outpouring of outrage and kindness has been overwhelming.
    R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Maintain safety by allowing your teen to share sensitive information without judgement, punishment, disrespect, or harsh criticism.
    Sherri Gordon, Parents, 4 Mar. 2025
  • From today’s extended look, director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer have delivered something that’s akin to a Top Gun with lots of riveting, cut-the-corner race scenes that outstrip those of James Mangold’s Ford v. Ferrari (no disrespect) and bromance camaraderie.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Love it or hate it, there are certainly strong feelings being shared about Shein, Temu, tariffs, and the pending price hike.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Billie Eilish used to hate her name But now, the Oscar and Grammy Award-winning singer has had a change of perspective.
    Jade Walker, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • On March 4, the day the order to show cause was to be heard, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office dismissed the case.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Heyman dismissed fans on social media who have failed to give Rollins his flowers, saying he’s seen pro wrestlers fail in the ring and seen praise on social media for them while others spout nonsense while ignoring historical facts.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • A lot of the time, the people on the stage or on the show, they’re not even offended.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
  • That clip became so prominent in part because, the same week, Barrett offended the Trump base.
    Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The end of the parole program is part of Trump’s crackdown on legal immigration paths that allow people to temporarily come to the U.S. Republicans also criticized the parole program as an overreach and abuse of executive presidential power.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Progressives are criticizing tariffs for boosting prices and triggering international chaos.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • López Obrador dealt with this mainly through force of personality.
    Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Dunn is one of the best point-of-attack defending guards in the NBA, and his quickness, long arms and surly personality on the floor gave Murray issues.
    Tony Jones, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Berg, an Arizona native, was scouting out boutiques in Soho to buy clothing and fabrics for an upcoming theater project when Brunson allegedly attacked her.
    Ellen Moynihan, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Taking risks and scouting designers far afield is what makes Nemo special.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025

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“Dis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dis. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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