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as in disputes
variance of opinion on a matter
there was some disagreement about what color the missing sweater actually was
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as in altercations
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
a loud disagreement started as soon as we tried to order pizza for everyone
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Recent Examples of disagreements
Economic progress is the happy end result of disagreements expressed.
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John Tamny, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Despite disagreements with Martin over the party platform, Engelhart said Martin is the best candidate in the running.
—Dana Ferguson, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
Just days after the entire board resigned over policy disagreements with Johnson, the mayor announced six new picks at a disorganized news conference at a South Side church that raised more questions than answers.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
This goes beyond just basic disagreements about issues.
—NBC News, 22 Dec. 2024
These kinds of international disagreements are hardly new.
—Max Abrahms and Joseph Mroszczyk, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Avoid arguments, spats, disagreements, squabbles, and out-and-out fights as much as possible.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
As the season progressed, tension grew between the potential partners, particularly over disagreements about the business contract.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
However, disagreements over what to include have increased the threat of a government shutdown over the Christmas period.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
John Tamny, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Despite disagreements with Martin over the party platform, Engelhart said Martin is the best candidate in the running.
—Dana Ferguson, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
Just days after the entire board resigned over policy disagreements with Johnson, the mayor announced six new picks at a disorganized news conference at a South Side church that raised more questions than answers.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
This goes beyond just basic disagreements about issues.
—NBC News, 22 Dec. 2024
These kinds of international disagreements are hardly new.
—Max Abrahms and Joseph Mroszczyk, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Avoid arguments, spats, disagreements, squabbles, and out-and-out fights as much as possible.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
As the season progressed, tension grew between the potential partners, particularly over disagreements about the business contract.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
However, disagreements over what to include have increased the threat of a government shutdown over the Christmas period.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disagreements
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Chiles won team gold at the Paris Olympics but became embroiled in one of the biggest controversies of the Games when she was instructed to give up her individual floor exercise bronze medal to Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu after a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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This year’s ceremony is the second under new leadership after the Hollywood Foreign Press Association was dissolved following controversies including allegations the HFPA had no Black members, ran smear campaigns and engaged in questionable financial practices.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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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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“Disagreements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disagreements. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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