as in to differ
to have a different opinion
the leader thought we were still headed north on the trail, but I disagreed
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Recent Examples of disagree
And some immigrants had a bad feeling about politics in general, after fleeing a country where disagreeing with the regime could lead to harsh treatment.
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Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
But Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, who was elected by voters to run the Department of Education, reportedly disagrees with the plan.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Because of that, we wouldn't be inclined to jump on a Kickstarter for a product at this early of a stage, but plenty of folks seem to disagree.
—New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
Environmentalists disagreed with Western’s assessment that Colorado can improve its mountain views while continuing to burn coal.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
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Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
But Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, who was elected by voters to run the Department of Education, reportedly disagrees with the plan.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Because of that, we wouldn't be inclined to jump on a Kickstarter for a product at this early of a stage, but plenty of folks seem to disagree.
—New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
Environmentalists disagreed with Western’s assessment that Colorado can improve its mountain views while continuing to burn coal.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disagree
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Ups and downs Since the pandemic struck, population swings between the regions have clearly differed.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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So, too, such events occur at Compton Manor, but this is where Jean differs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Sackett case, decided in 2023 by a 5-4 vote (with one conservative justice, Brett Kavanaugh, dissenting on the main issue), tossed out a standard supported by the EPA, Army Corps of Engineers and multiple administrations.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Justice Jorge Labarga issued a dissenting opinion.—
Dara Kam,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2026
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Baker immediately objected and said displaying the files and suggesting jurors would later receive them was improper unless their relevance to the defendants’ state of mind had first been established.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
9 Jan. 2026
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Mahan has also faulted the governor’s administration for dismissing allegations of waste, fraud and abuse in state programs, arguing those concerns should not be partisan.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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As argued in his book Abundance, Ezra Klein explains how America's growth has been hindered by well-meaning regulations, permitting requirements, and veto points that have blocked affordable housing, infrastructure, and clean energy development.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Disagree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disagree. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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