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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2
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
But before this, Eververse controversies were not usually 1) a set of armor very clearly being taken from a free activity and made paid and 2) the game being in one of its worst states of all time with player sentiment bottomed out.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
But the city has also faced a recent string of controversies under her leadership and calls for greater transparency.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
While some among Democrats cast him as the party’s national leader and a natural choice for their 2028 nominee, conservative critics point to his past controversies, including other pay-for-play stories.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Both brothers have been involved in high-profile controversies during their careers.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Sheen lost an abundance of his net worth during his several controversies, divorce fees, and other legal battles.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
Still, the somber ceremony emphasized unity over the factional controversies that Kirk generated.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 10 Sep. 2025
For those watching closely, the reaction across Wall Street offers an important lesson in how medical controversies play out in public markets.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Justin Dini, who steered communications at Viacom and then continued to lead that corporate function amid multiple mergers, transactions, controversies and rebrandings, is departing the company.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
But the city has also faced a recent string of controversies under her leadership and calls for greater transparency.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
While some among Democrats cast him as the party’s national leader and a natural choice for their 2028 nominee, conservative critics point to his past controversies, including other pay-for-play stories.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Both brothers have been involved in high-profile controversies during their careers.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Sheen lost an abundance of his net worth during his several controversies, divorce fees, and other legal battles.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
Still, the somber ceremony emphasized unity over the factional controversies that Kirk generated.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 10 Sep. 2025
For those watching closely, the reaction across Wall Street offers an important lesson in how medical controversies play out in public markets.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Justin Dini, who steered communications at Viacom and then continued to lead that corporate function amid multiple mergers, transactions, controversies and rebrandings, is departing the company.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for controversies
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International investment treaty disputes are arbitrated under a third-party institution that employs attorneys who specialize in international law and have no particular ties to either party.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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The California Governor’s Office disputes Kominski’s characterization of contractor donations as a vector for political influence.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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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
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The September 12 report shared that RBW had actually fired Lee in August, citing declining profitability, management difficulties, and disagreements over new artist direction.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Its first-ever color feature, In the Shadow of Honor, which was going to be filmed in Indonesia, was canceled due to disagreements between the two countries related to colonial war reparations.—
Michael Taube,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kirk became a Republican hero for motivating and organizing young conservatives through debates and a podcast that criticized Democrats and the left.—
Melissa Galbraith,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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He was known for making regular appearances on conservative media and hosting debates on college campuses.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The omission was wrong — whether or not it was related to those altercations — as was the employee’s failure to understand that this is not a business occasion.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Following the altercations, Outside spoke with a dog behavioral expert for insight into what triggers our trail comrades and how best to respond during stressful situations.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fraternal security Gulf states have had significant internal quarrels over the years but remain bound by mutual defense treaties signed decades ago.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Prosecutors and defense attorneys are scheduled to make their closing arguments on Wednesday, court records show.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Steer clear of controversial subjects to avoid arguments.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Whereas large investors once uniformly supported settlements to avoid costly fights, some now argue that quick capitulations undermine shareholder democracy and give too much power to activists.—
Kai Liekefett,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The 6-foot-6 defenseman decisively won his fights.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Controversies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/controversies. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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