CONTESTATIONS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

contestations

noun

plural of contestation

as in controversies

variance of opinion on a matter the statement is certainly open to contestation among reasonable people

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Recent Examples of contestations These contestations expand the room for Russia and China to operate across the Southern perimeter. — Galip Dalay, Time, 7 July 2026 That makes some of these contestations existential, particularly for smaller combatants. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 Jan. 2026

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Noun

As Crowley sprinted across the state to capture undecided voters, Hong was batting down controversies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
But controversies tied to the people around him — most recently antisemitic and white nationalist social media posts by his son-in-law — have dogged him throughout his campaign.

— Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of controversies

Noun

Four seasons later, the veteran defensive tackle has returned to a different team — one that missed the playoffs for the first time in six years, is reeling over contract disputes and is looking to rebuild on both sides of the ball.

— Abby DiSalvo, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
The space is more neutral, particularly if disputes between roommates must be mediated or there are other sensitive matters, according to Max Koskoff, associate director for regional campus programs.

— Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of disputes

Noun

Blackburn declined in July to participate in any debates, and Rose backed out when it was set to be only him and Fritts on stage.

— Caroline Linton, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Larkin has used Moskowitz’s refusal to appear with him to accuse the reelection-seeking congressman of ducking debates and avoiding the voters.

— Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of debates

Noun

The Arizona Republican said his respect for Ossoff’s character outweighed their policy disagreements.

— Adam Beam, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
In the years before David’s death, Herb claims that David had repeatedly attempted to buy him out of SFG, but those talks broke down over disagreements on the valuation of his stake.

— Kirk Ogunrinde, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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