at odds
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1
as in divided
disagreeing with each other
They've been at odds since the election.
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2
as in inconsistent
not being in agreement or harmony
I thought the soundtrack was at odds with the tone of the movie.
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Recent Examples of at odds
Speaking ahead of the vote, and a rally in front of the Shubert Organization offices, 32BJ SEIU Executive Vice President Denis Johnston, said the two parties, who have been negotiating since early June, are at odds over wages, in particular.
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Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Makarim denied all charges, arguing that the prices paid were below market and that the internal evaluations were outdated and at odds with the urgent demands of schooling during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Chandra Asmara,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
This comes after Globe reported that Jackman and Foster are currently at odds over where to live.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
30 June 2026
The question itself doesn’t really matter because Titi immediately jumps in to defend KC, resulting in a hostile back-and-forth between Titi and Trinity that is completely at odds with the sisterhood this villa has been known for up until now.
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Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
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Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Makarim denied all charges, arguing that the prices paid were below market and that the internal evaluations were outdated and at odds with the urgent demands of schooling during the Covid-19 pandemic.
—
Chandra Asmara,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
This comes after Globe reported that Jackman and Foster are currently at odds over where to live.
—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
30 June 2026
The question itself doesn’t really matter because Titi immediately jumps in to defend KC, resulting in a hostile back-and-forth between Titi and Trinity that is completely at odds with the sisterhood this villa has been known for up until now.
—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
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“At odds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/at%20odds. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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