as in to differ
to have a different opinion
the leader thought we were still headed north on the trail, but I disagreed
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Recent Examples of disagree
Speranzo laughed and disagreed.
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John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
These were not people who disagreed with our goal of fighting inequality.
—Nick Hanauer, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
The two disagreed on key policies, including the negotiation of a loan from the International Monetary Fund.
—ABC News, 22 May 2026
Our audience can agree with Ben on some things and disagree with him on others.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for disagree
John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
These were not people who disagreed with our goal of fighting inequality.
—Nick Hanauer, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
The two disagreed on key policies, including the negotiation of a loan from the International Monetary Fund.
—ABC News, 22 May 2026
Our audience can agree with Ben on some things and disagree with him on others.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for disagree
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disagree
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Throughout the 19th century, as African and European influences permeated South America, the ingredients inside the hallaca began to change, and likely differed across region and class.—
Sophia Rey,
JSTOR Daily,
28 May 2026
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Sizing differs from the other Oura models, so use a free sizing kit to find your best fit.—
Claire Peltier,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Neither the Court’s denial nor Justice Kavanaugh’s dissenting position were accompanied by any explanation.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 May 2026
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This time around, more Republicans dissented to buck the redistricting measure, as early voting began on Tuesday ahead of the June 9 primaries.—
Keely Bastow,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2026
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Some will object, but no one will laugh.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The rules are so one-sided that a group of America’s largest pension funds, including CalPERS, and those headed by the Controllers of both New York State and City, filed a lengthy letter objecting to half-a-dozen of the provisions.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Vincent Bugliosi argued—first in court, then in Helter Skelter—that Manson had meant for the murders to incite Helter Skelter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Political observers argue that Hilton’s conservative media profile and Bianco’s law enforcement background resonate with rural and suburban voters on issues like crime and immigration, suggesting their campaigns address genuine policy concerns beyond election denialism.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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“Disagree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disagree. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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