as in challenged
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
vowed to contest the claim in court
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Recent Examples of contested
Also contested on the GOP side are the Collin County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, 3 and 4 seats.
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Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
Tardif noted that none of the 30 men’s games contested in Milan required a shootout.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Tapered Knit Pants The perfect travel pant is widely contested, tested, and reviewed.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
Three-point shots became available because both teams moved the ball around the court rapidly, and even some of those were contested or taken from well behind the arc.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
In an era when election legitimacy is constantly contested, confidence is not a luxury.
—Reardon Sullivan, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
In one instance, a compliance officer referenced the wrong insurance company and the wrong issue being contested, letters shared with The Times show.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Because the World Cup will be contested all over North America this summer, MLS will take a seven-week break right smack in the middle of the season — Scotland’s national team will make Charlotte FC’s facilities its base camp during that time.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
The work emphasized structure and clarity in situations where facts and obligations were contested.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
Tardif noted that none of the 30 men’s games contested in Milan required a shootout.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Tapered Knit Pants The perfect travel pant is widely contested, tested, and reviewed.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
Three-point shots became available because both teams moved the ball around the court rapidly, and even some of those were contested or taken from well behind the arc.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
In an era when election legitimacy is constantly contested, confidence is not a luxury.
—Reardon Sullivan, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
In one instance, a compliance officer referenced the wrong insurance company and the wrong issue being contested, letters shared with The Times show.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Because the World Cup will be contested all over North America this summer, MLS will take a seven-week break right smack in the middle of the season — Scotland’s national team will make Charlotte FC’s facilities its base camp during that time.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
The work emphasized structure and clarity in situations where facts and obligations were contested.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contested
Verb
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Florida challenged for goaltender interference.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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Rother challenged the notion that State Farm agents have a duty to inspect properties before insuring them.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Porter, 52, threatened to walk out when questioned about appealing to Republican voters.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Critics have questioned the true purpose of the new division, given that the department already prosecutes fraud through its Criminal Division.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And even the existence of MSG sensitivity itself has been disputed, as the placebo effect is thought to come into play to some extent.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
23 Feb. 2026
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But in South Africa, those claims are disputed.—
Michael H Gavshon,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Contested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contested. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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