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Recent Examples of dis
Noun
Lana Del Rey’s latest song has been interpreted by fans as a diss against Ethel Cain, sparking rumors of a feud between the two singers. Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Jennings concluded the diss by addressing Long directly. Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019 At 45, Shaquille O'Neal has moved beyond rattling rims, but not beyond an old-school diss track. Ira Winderman, Sun-Sentinel.com, 29 July 2017 Thinking about this some more, this is kind of a dis. Armando Salguero, miamiherald, 9 May 2017
Verb
The public’s disses seem to have stung as much as Kendrick’s five-song smackdown. Zoe Guy, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025 He might be better served by taking his own advice before dissing so many of his fellow rappers on publicly retrievable jail calls. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025 Zoë Kravitz landed herself in one very awkward situation after accidentally dissing her Caught Stealing costar Austin Butler straight to his face. EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025 Anthony Mackie recently revealed that Eminem was dissing him in real life, not his character Papa Doc, in the scene. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2025 Ian has seemingly responded to Tyler, The Creator after the Grammy-winning rapper subliminally dissed him during an interview with Maverick Carter last year. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2025 So did secure borders (Ron and Don) and tariffs (Don) and dissing Canada (Don and Ron). Pat Beall, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025 That’s no small feat considering that many critics dissed the movie. Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025 Don’t diss your teammates today. Chris Branch, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dis
Noun
  • The racially motivated attack, carried out by members of the Ku Klux Klan, intensified national outrage and was a catalyst for major civil rights advancements.
    Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The company also cut coverage in many vulnerable parts of the state, sparking outrage when homeowners who had just faced a nonrenewal were then hit by the January wildfires around Los Angeles County.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Their shared disbelief in science and disrespect for expertise unites them.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Fresh out of a $24 million civil lawsuit, Cardi B isn't taking disrespect from anyone.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Now, the goalposts have been moved again, reinforcing that the entire game now is just the endless pursuit of a light level, something fans have hated so much in Destiny it was reduced or even removed in the past.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • In fact, it is made the show less funny, less interesting, and symptomatic of a larger trend where the award show hates itself for no particular reason.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Despite lacking any legal education or experience, Routh dismissed his lawyers earlier this year and intends to defend himself at trial.
    Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
  • When retail loses money, it’s often dismissed as inexperience.
    Anmol Verma, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • When arthritis pain flares up, the area around the offending joint becomes inflamed and slightly acidic.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Unlike the common perception that assault requires hitting or causing injury, the law says even an act meant only to offend, like spitting, can be enough to trigger a charge.
    Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • More generally, the Nepalese public criticized the government’s measures disproportionate impact on ordinary users.
    Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2025
  • In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination, Republicans on Sunday criticized some Democrats, suggesting language used by them contributed to Kirk's killing, claims that Democrats rejected.
    Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • So the personalities are different but the core motivations and attributes are there for all naval aviators.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
  • On the streamer’s biggest hit, Game Changer, a competition show in which the premise changes every episode, Wysocki has managed to nurture intense parasocial bonds with Dropout’s fans by showcasing his personality as a chillass wandering spirit.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The pair then began scouting locations, zeroing in on quaint meets upscale Coral Gables.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
  • After scouting several locations in Florida, California and Texas, the organizers decided on the Hamptons after Wilson, who died earlier this year, granted them permission to showcase in his space.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Dis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dis. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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