1
as in disputes
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
the seemingly imperishable controversy over the teaching of evolution
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as in disputations
variance of opinion on a matter
there is considerable controversy regarding the assassination of President Kennedy
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Recent Examples of controversies
New reports indicate Sarah Ferguson, known as Fergie, would love to distance herself from her ex-husband’s controversies.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Oct. 2025
Despite controversies, the slugger's abilities at the plate are undeniable.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Jenni Hermoso and Mapi Leon have been included in a Spain squad for the first time in more than a year after multiple controversies concerning the national team.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Previous controversies for Cedric Dean Dean’s work housing people has raised questions elsewhere.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
These unresolved controversies, none of which has resulted in formal charges, do not change the fact of Allen’s signal artistic accomplishments as a film-maker.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … RADIO SILENCE – Spanberger’s muted response to dual controversies shapes narrative in final stretch of race.
—FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
And these controversies reliably delay the end of a federal court’s longstanding oversight of the department.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Rowling continues to speak out and be drawn into online battles about her views, but the controversies don’t seem to be affecting the star power behind new Potter projects.
—JSTOR Daily, 12 Oct. 2025
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Oct. 2025
Despite controversies, the slugger's abilities at the plate are undeniable.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Jenni Hermoso and Mapi Leon have been included in a Spain squad for the first time in more than a year after multiple controversies concerning the national team.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Previous controversies for Cedric Dean Dean’s work housing people has raised questions elsewhere.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
These unresolved controversies, none of which has resulted in formal charges, do not change the fact of Allen’s signal artistic accomplishments as a film-maker.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … RADIO SILENCE – Spanberger’s muted response to dual controversies shapes narrative in final stretch of race.
—FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
And these controversies reliably delay the end of a federal court’s longstanding oversight of the department.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Rowling continues to speak out and be drawn into online battles about her views, but the controversies don’t seem to be affecting the star power behind new Potter projects.
—JSTOR Daily, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for controversies
Noun
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The town had burned to the ground, and most of the Spanish settlers were dead, either of disease or in violent disputes about gold with indigenous peoples.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Some residents, like Leiva, consider Santa Rosa to be a paradise where international disputes feel more distant than the power of the river.—
Isa Cardona,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to him, advances in machine learning have yanked questions once trapped inside theological/philosophical disputations into corporate board packs.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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While Democrats and Republicans have deep disagreements over the risks of climate change and the role of fossil fuels in the future American energy mix, there is a political consensus that Americans can benefit from maximizing the availability of cheaper, more abundant energy.—
Alex Wang,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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But the summit, and its appearance to some as a private getaway for select legislators and lobbyists, pushed nascent disagreements into public view.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Provenance debates burn hot, then cool, as audiences standardize on value.—
Victor Riparbelli,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Most commonsense Americans understand that there is no reason paying America's warriors should be held hostage to arcane debates over housing policy.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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He’s also been involved in multiple public altercations and legal disputes, including a 2018 arrest over a parking spot dispute in New York City.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Many of the people devouring YoungBoy’s endless stream of new music have also been devouring news of his various altercations and legal cases.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hip-Hop has equally thrived on legendary quarrels and strong relationships.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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However, lovers’ quarrels or difficulty dealing with children (hissy fits or meltdowns) might occur.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Now, the case will at least proceed to oral arguments, which are likely to take place in January.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The court announcements come as the high court prepares for arguments in several high-profile cases.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The wins, almost as much as the losses, have always come in fights.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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In the article, Roufus criticized promoters who were focused on profits and lacked the experience to safely sponsor fights.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Controversies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/controversies. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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