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as in questioning
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 bickering
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 discussing
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 disputing
The process can be frustrating, but filing reports, disputing fraudulent accounts, and following up with lenders, debt collectors, and credit bureaus can help limit the damage and restore your credit.
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Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
There is no disputing the Padres should have done better — last night and many games before that.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
But Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is disputing what Patel said.
—Jericka Duncan, CBS News, 6 May 2026
That gives you a chance to act quickly by freezing your credit, disputing unfamiliar accounts or contacting the lender.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Israel's continued attacks in Lebanon have posed an ongoing threat to the fragile truce, with Israel disputing that the agreement extended to its operations against Hezbollah.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
News article, disputing aspects of the report.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
The Dallas Mavericks released a statement to Dallas media outlet DLLS on Tuesday afternoon, disputing that Reaves’ first MRI on Saturday was incorrectly administered.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Legal challenges across the country have put holds on many of the measures, disputing whether the bans violate First Amendment protections.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
There is no disputing the Padres should have done better — last night and many games before that.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
But Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is disputing what Patel said.
—Jericka Duncan, CBS News, 6 May 2026
That gives you a chance to act quickly by freezing your credit, disputing unfamiliar accounts or contacting the lender.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Israel's continued attacks in Lebanon have posed an ongoing threat to the fragile truce, with Israel disputing that the agreement extended to its operations against Hezbollah.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
News article, disputing aspects of the report.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
The Dallas Mavericks released a statement to Dallas media outlet DLLS on Tuesday afternoon, disputing that Reaves’ first MRI on Saturday was incorrectly administered.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Legal challenges across the country have put holds on many of the measures, disputing whether the bans violate First Amendment protections.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disputing
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And the two are treated differently, with Dorothy and other characters repeatedly questioning whether Tik-Tok is, in fact, alive.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
19 May 2026
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Wanted for questioning, Watts later surrendered to authorities on an outstanding federal arrest warrant.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Since then, showrunner Tim Minear and the rest of the writers have played up the actors' natural chemistry, playing into both the characters' bickering dynamic and their willingness to do anything, including risking their lives, for one another.—
Sabienna Bowman,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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The two get to bickering about her terrible track record, with Dennis hilariously failing to realize that this accusation includes him among the questionable men.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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In discussing prospects, Lyman mentioned resources like the Commonwealth AI group.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Once women start openly discussing the realities of midlife, many also begin exploring new ways to regulate stress, improve sleep, support mental clarity and navigate aging on their own terms.—
Aisha Alves,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2026
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Democrats were not calling for contesting War Powers Resolution and what the executive power was there.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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So your rotations aren’t just about contesting 3s.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, a few prominent detransitioners, including Chloe Cole and Prisha Mosley, have advocated for restrictions on transition care for minors, arguing in lawsuits against doctors who treated them that their care was too easy to access and that doctors failed them.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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James Ward During the debate, Republican candidate Steve Hilton said that only a small percentage of California has been developed for housing, arguing that the state should focus on building homes on undeveloped land rather than increasing density in existing cities.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Their days are spent swimming in the lake, picnicking by the beach and debating poetry and literature.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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One scene shows the crew in a garage deconstructing a surfboard and passionately debating where the fins should go.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), there is no residency requirement to file a lawsuit challenging a project’s environmental review.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Lander, who’s got the backing of Mayor Mamdani, is challenging Goldman from the left.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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After a limp 2-0 defeat at Lorient in mid-April, Benatia criticised the players for a lack of fighting spirit.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Democrats are also fighting among themselves.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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“Disputing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disputing. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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