as in discord
a lack of agreement or harmony
the perennial question of whether there's an irreconcilable disaccord between science and religion
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as in to conflict
to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably
national security measures that disaccord with our cherished right to free expression
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Noun
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The key is discerning between those who are willing to grow and those who choose to sow discord.—
Jennifer C. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025 -
The remarks were filled with provocations and intended to sow discord.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
Verb
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The residue leaves a film that attracts grime, can conflict with other cleaning products to form dangerous fumes and find its way into your food.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Though the proposal is on hold, some employees who work int the neighborhood are conflicted about the benefits of a future entertainment destination center.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Many of the tunes including sprawling intros and jam sessions, all melded together with discordance, reverb and instrumental solos.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Luckily, director Kate Dumoulin helps smooth over much of the discordance.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Federal, county prosecutors clash The U.S. Attorney’s Office responded with a brief statement disputing Conover’s characterization.—
Raphael Romero Ruiz,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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Beyond talent, Microsoft and Google clashed directly in web technologies.—
Gerui Wang,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The common thread is technology that removes friction, creates visibility and adapts to changing needs.—
Alaa Pasha,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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For sure, this can prove too sanguine and perhaps there will be unanticipated economic friction ahead.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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The song has also regained popularity during times of national strife or tragedy, including during the Gulf War and in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2025
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The astronauts, when first leaving earth, looked back on their home planet from outer space and saw, in the darkness, a beautiful and vulnerable globe, so small and blue and fragile, undivided by borders or political strife.—
Laurie Sheck
July 2,
Literary Hub,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The measure ratchets up Putin’s crackdown on dissent, which has intensified since Russia invaded Ukraine, one expert said, noting that the move to classify mobilization details was likely a reaction to Ukraine’s drone attacks.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
30 June 2025
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Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote in dissent for the three liberal justices that public schools expose children to different views in a multicultural society.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Enter: a major schism in the relationship, just at the moment that both mother and daughter should be cherishing every moment together.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
10 June 2025
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The decision to visit all three leading Arab Gulf powers and not just Saudi Arabia seems designed to prevent a schism.—
Marc Lynch,
Foreign Affairs,
12 May 2025
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“Disaccord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disaccord. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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