as in questioning
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
vowed to contest the claim in court
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Recent Examples of contesting
But Mike’s attorney, Raymond Rafool, tells PEOPLE that Constance is contesting that, likening it to a bad deal signed years ago at a vulnerable moment.
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David Chiu, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Google, Apple and Meta are contesting fines from the EU over violations of the bloc's antitrust and competition laws, which total over 6 billion euros, or $7 billion, since the start of 2024.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
From there, you’re introduced to your guide for your adventures in Japan, meet your starter cars (those would be an ST205 Toyota Celica GT-Four, widebody S13 Nissan Silvia, and—wait for it—a K5 GMC Jimmy), and can immediately begin contesting races to qualify for the big show, the Horizon Festival.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
There are at least three more pending investigations that are still outstanding, according to OSHA’s website, and Boring Company is currently contesting eight citations it was issued regarding chemical burns in 2024.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
Sixteen European sides are contesting the UEFA matches and six teams from around the world are taking part in the inter-confederation fixtures.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Paxton’s office is contesting the district’s boundaries and wants the land tied to The Meadow development removed.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Rubio, a data analyst, still has a separate habeas corpus case contesting his detainment, meaning he won’t be immediately deported.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Eighteen football players from Nebraska are contesting the College Sports Commission’s rejection of millions of dollars in NIL deals.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2026
David Chiu, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Google, Apple and Meta are contesting fines from the EU over violations of the bloc's antitrust and competition laws, which total over 6 billion euros, or $7 billion, since the start of 2024.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
From there, you’re introduced to your guide for your adventures in Japan, meet your starter cars (those would be an ST205 Toyota Celica GT-Four, widebody S13 Nissan Silvia, and—wait for it—a K5 GMC Jimmy), and can immediately begin contesting races to qualify for the big show, the Horizon Festival.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
There are at least three more pending investigations that are still outstanding, according to OSHA’s website, and Boring Company is currently contesting eight citations it was issued regarding chemical burns in 2024.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
Sixteen European sides are contesting the UEFA matches and six teams from around the world are taking part in the inter-confederation fixtures.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Paxton’s office is contesting the district’s boundaries and wants the land tied to The Meadow development removed.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Rubio, a data analyst, still has a separate habeas corpus case contesting his detainment, meaning he won’t be immediately deported.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Eighteen football players from Nebraska are contesting the College Sports Commission’s rejection of millions of dollars in NIL deals.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contesting
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The case has sparked outrage online and in the community, with many questioning the circumstances of the crash and calling for accountability.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Joseph was taken in on Monday for questioning in Cap-Haïtien, the capital of Haiti’s north region, and then held.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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Organizers say the protest is part of a broader movement challenging surveillance infrastructure and its potential consequences.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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At a time when running any kind of music or entertainment venue is challenging at best, the Back Room has kept on truckin’ for a decade now, and the Back Room is celebrating that milestone with a series of special concerts involving some of the Bay Area’s most beloved entertainers.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Anthropic is currently disputing the label in court.—
Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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News article, disputing aspects of the report.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Contesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contesting. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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