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as in questioned
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
a whole slew of relatives eager to dispute his claim to being the sole heir
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as in bickered
to express different opinions about something often angrily
hometown fans disputing with visiting fans over which had the better team
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as in debated
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
in an extended session the city council disputed the need for a new high school
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Recent Examples of disputed
Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
But another source disputed that, saying the TNT and TBS affiliate fees Comcast is paying were flat.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
Spy chief Cho Tae-yong has disputed Hong’s allegations.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
But the legality and ethics of the transaction has long been disputed.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Attorneys for the company also disputed claims that the app poses a national security risk.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
But this figure is disputed by the Conservatives and other sources.
—Robert Olsen, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Penny's defense has disputed the conclusion by the city medical examiner's office that the chokehold was the cause of Neely's death.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The defendants have disputed the substance of the allegations.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Verb
Advertisement The Animation Guild’s executive board disputed any notion that the deal lacks support, saying in a statement that more than 90% of the negotiations committee table team backed the tentative agreement and recommend ratification.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
But another source disputed that, saying the TNT and TBS affiliate fees Comcast is paying were flat.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
Spy chief Cho Tae-yong has disputed Hong’s allegations.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
But the legality and ethics of the transaction has long been disputed.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Attorneys for the company also disputed claims that the app poses a national security risk.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
But this figure is disputed by the Conservatives and other sources.
—Robert Olsen, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Penny's defense has disputed the conclusion by the city medical examiner's office that the chokehold was the cause of Neely's death.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The defendants have disputed the substance of the allegations.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disputed
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The charter system itself, established in 2016, has been controversial, offering teams guaranteed spots in races and apparent financial stability.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Rosberg responded by securing pole position in Monaco after a controversial trip down the escape road in qualifying, converting that pole into a win and regaining the championship lead.Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Some students on the campus questioned the university policy.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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During the latter inferno, which destroyed 1,600 structures from Westlake Village to Malibu, the school’s policy was questioned and criticized.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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These developments suggest that while NVIDIA has been instrumental in advancing AI hardware, its position is increasingly challenged by both regulatory pressures and emerging competitors.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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By Tuesday afternoon, the wildfire had burned more than 2,800 acres, and officials said that gusts as strong as 60 miles per hour had challenged the more than 700 firefighters responding to the scene.Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Silicon Valley investor has called for major reform at the FDA in the past and argued that the efficacy of drugs should be measured after they have been allowed on market.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The companies argued that their top competitors were not conventional supermarkets but food behemoths like Walmart, Costco, Amazon and even dollar stores.Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to improving costs, new technologies—such as bidirectional vehicles, as discussed in my previous column—can make microgrids more powerful and versatile.Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The actress, writer and producer discussed her new MasterClass series on writing and more with the eponymous host.Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement At the court appearance, Mangione’s attorney contested his client’s extradition to New York.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The sport, which has already been outlawed in most countries, has long been contested within the country.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Follow-up studies—there haven’t been many—have been inconclusive.Yasemin Saplakoglu, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fingerprint testing on the pages was conducted in 1997, but according to The Daily Camera, the results were inconclusive.Emily Blackwood, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Disputed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disputed. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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