1
as in discord
a lack of agreement or harmony
considerable dissent within the party's rank and file
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2
as in dissention
departure from a generally accepted theory, opinion, or practice
the church reacted to any form of dissent by promptly excommunicating its proponents
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as in to disagree
to have a different opinion
anyone who dissented was encouraged to speak out while they had the chance
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Recent Examples of dissent
Damenica Ellis, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2025
In his dissent, Grasz wrote that the lower court's application of federal law essentially makes arson of any property of any government entity receiving federal funds a federal crime regardless of whether the property in question was purchased with those funds.
—Arkansas Online, 21 July 2025
Meredith Kile, People.com, 27 June 2025
Rehearing en banc petitions are rarely granted especially when, as in this matter, no judge on the three-judge panel offered a dissenting take.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 June 2025
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Noun
Also, the Harvard University alumna wrote a letter of dissent July 8 towards the courts approval of the White House’s decision to continue reducing the size of federal government.
—Damenica Ellis, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2025
In his dissent, Grasz wrote that the lower court's application of federal law essentially makes arson of any property of any government entity receiving federal funds a federal crime regardless of whether the property in question was purchased with those funds.
—Arkansas Online, 21 July 2025
Verb
The ruling was 6-3, with the court's six conservative justices agreeing and its three liberal judges dissenting.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 27 June 2025
Rehearing en banc petitions are rarely granted especially when, as in this matter, no judge on the three-judge panel offered a dissenting take.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissent
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The policy, which aims to cut down on discretionary costs and was implemented in early July, sowed discord from both state police troopers and conference organizers, who have held the events annually without issues with Maryland troopers attending.—
Dan Belson,
Baltimore Sun,
29 July 2025
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Rocket Lab's emergence also comes at a time of mounting public discord between Musk and President Donald Trump.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Patrick disagreed, saying the licensing agency would bring more accountability and restore players' trust in the games.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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While Visit Orlando concurred with many of the audit’s findings and recommendations, Matej’s 11-page response disagreed that the marketing agency should get the commission’s approval before discussing potential legislative matters with state legislators.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 July 2025
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At a small crossroads in southern France, in the 13th century, Dominic de Guzman, a holy man, recognized the necessity for sanctuary for women who rejected heresy and were in danger, according to the Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
2 July 2025
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The last Pope Leo was also known for promoting Marian devotion, confronting modernist heresy, and, like Benedict XVI, promoting the compatibility of faith with human reason.—
The Editors,
National Review,
8 May 2025
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In seeking reelection in 2022, Evers said the pandemic measures that divided the state were worth the strife.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Later, Hjorth’s sister published her own novelization of their family strife.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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In the postwar years, Malaparte claimed that his imprisonments by Mussolini were proof of his anti-Fascist credentials—or, at least, his irrepressible nonconformity.—
Thomas Meaney,
New Yorker,
2 July 2025
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For over a century, Greenwich Village has attracted Americans of all kinds with an interest in political activism and nonconformity.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
24 June 2025
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The common thread is technology that removes friction, creates visibility and adapts to changing needs.—
Alaa Pasha,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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For sure, this can prove too sanguine and perhaps there will be unanticipated economic friction ahead.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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The biographical drama is inspired by the lives of Brazilian activist Eunice Paiva and her politician husband Rubens, who was murdered for his dissidence toward the military dictatorship of 1970s Brazil.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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The beats amplify his dissidence.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
15 Oct. 2024
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Str | Afp | Getty Images The escalating conflict between Thailand and Cambodia could have a negative impact on their tourism-dependent economies, but Cambodia's is more vulnerable, analysts said.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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Friday's instalment will be held one month after the end of fighting in the 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel, which saw the U.S. strike several targets in Iran.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
25 July 2025
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“Dissent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissent. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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