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

In recent months, OpenAI has become faster at responding to public controversies.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
The vote will occur amid a collection of controversies and arrives at the end of a summer that has cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars.

— Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of controversies

Noun

The June agreement collapsed after disputes over the memo's vague wording, including language related to who would control the strait.

— Ava Pukatch, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026
Makary's time at the agency was defined by scientific disputes, leadership changes and a string of media stories detailing low morale and internal dysfunction among staffers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of disputes

Noun

Since the drama over debates erupted last week, Jolly’s position appears to have evolved into an ideological one — and a view that almost no other candidate on the Democratic ticket has publicly agreed with.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
California’s 176-page voter guide is dense with ballot measure legalese, policy debates and obscure candidates for statewide office.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of debates

Noun

The organization believes some of these conversations and disagreements among board members are drawing time and attention away from students, many of whom are Hispanic and come from Spanish-speaking backgrounds.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
Told through Paula’s perspective, the story delves into the relationship between the two athletes, exploring the challenges, disagreements, and partnership that helped shape one of the most successful eras in Brazilian sports.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

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