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
In this pursuit, scientists can reasonably disagree about the most worthwhile theoretical models or technologies to invest in.
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Mariangela Lisanti, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
The House Ethics Committee disagreed.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Hezbollah’s degradation over the past three years has increased its reliance on Tehran, but analysts disagree as to the extent.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
At least part of the world would disagree, with some slamming the lack of color and stylization in comparison to the Harry Potter movies, which were released from 2001 to 2011.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
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Mariangela Lisanti, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
The House Ethics Committee disagreed.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Hezbollah’s degradation over the past three years has increased its reliance on Tehran, but analysts disagree as to the extent.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
At least part of the world would disagree, with some slamming the lack of color and stylization in comparison to the Harry Potter movies, which were released from 2001 to 2011.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disagree
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disagree
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Patrick O'Malley said each case differs, but that officers always prioritize the safety of innocent bystanders.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The three zoning districts have some differing conditions, the board report said — the data center district, for example, allows for taller buildings than the other two types and requires a significantly larger minimum lot size.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, pointing to precedent on states regulating health care professionals.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented alone in a 35-page opinion.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Fulton County sought to have the FBI agent who wrote the affidavit testify at Friday’s hearing, but the Justice Department objected and the judge sided with the federal government and quashed the subpoena.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors argue that Duckett was a monster in disguise who abused the badge and brutally raped and killed Teresa before dumping her body in a lake.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The reversal comes after Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta and the UCLA Voting Rights Project launched legal challenges last week, arguing the sheriff has no authority over election materials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Disagree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disagree. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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