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
Being nice preserves the status quo, but feeling safe enough to disagree builds a legacy of innovation.
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William Decourcy,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
But the governor’s office has not shied away from removing state officials who disagree with him.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Donna Chobat, a retired teacher from Massachusetts, strongly disagreed.
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Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
26 June 2026
There are many American producers who vehemently disagree.
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Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for disagree
William Decourcy,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
But the governor’s office has not shied away from removing state officials who disagree with him.
—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Donna Chobat, a retired teacher from Massachusetts, strongly disagreed.
—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
26 June 2026
There are many American producers who vehemently disagree.
—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for disagree
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disagree
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The future north campus remains a contest of differing visions.
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Feeling offended by opinions that differ from yours?
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The court's six conservative justices were in the majority; its three liberal justices dissented.
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Sheehan, a commissioner for 26 years, cast the lone dissenting vote on that 2003 proposal.
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Earlier this week, both Tenute Del Mondo and Nouvel objected to Pitt's request in motions of their own.
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Egypt and Iran objected after the draw, with Egypt’s Football Association saying such events clashed with its cultural and religious values.
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Srebnick, however, argued that the crash was a tragic accident — and did not amount to a crime.
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While some experts say the government should be involved in conversations about AI safety, others argue the result could stifle the industry.
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“Disagree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disagree. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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