as in conflicting
not being in agreement or harmony
their disagreeing accounts of what happened that night make me wonder if either is telling the truth
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as in dissenting
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 disagreeing
Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 18 June 2026
And in his second term, the leaders now openly trade barbs, disagreeing over tariffs, Ukraine and the Iran war.
—Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Make physical contact Many people instinctively pull away during conflict, but Grines says couples who can hold hands while disagreeing tend to recover faster.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 11 June 2026
But when done right, disagreeing with leaders can be one of the fastest ways to earn their respect and trust.
—Melody Wilding, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Market corrections are likely, with analysts disagreeing on how significant those corrections will be.
—Rhon Daguro, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
This decision was such a break from standard classification that the American College of Medical Toxicology issued a statement publicly disagreeing with it.
—Dara Kass, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Davis’ ability to reflect and respond with his pithy probing of the disagreeing chord turned chaos into something cogent.
—Steven D. Reske, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
For anyone entering the world of monetary economics after the financial crisis, this foment produced a whole host of frameworks—many of them disagreeing—to analyze money.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Verb
While disagreeing with the decision, the groups applauded its narrowness.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 18 June 2026
And in his second term, the leaders now openly trade barbs, disagreeing over tariffs, Ukraine and the Iran war.
—Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Make physical contact Many people instinctively pull away during conflict, but Grines says couples who can hold hands while disagreeing tend to recover faster.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 11 June 2026
But when done right, disagreeing with leaders can be one of the fastest ways to earn their respect and trust.
—Melody Wilding, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Market corrections are likely, with analysts disagreeing on how significant those corrections will be.
—Rhon Daguro, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
This decision was such a break from standard classification that the American College of Medical Toxicology issued a statement publicly disagreeing with it.
—Dara Kass, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Davis’ ability to reflect and respond with his pithy probing of the disagreeing chord turned chaos into something cogent.
—Steven D. Reske, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
For anyone entering the world of monetary economics after the financial crisis, this foment produced a whole host of frameworks—many of them disagreeing—to analyze money.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disagreeing
Adjective
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County election officials have received conflicting advice about how to count votes in case the legislature fails to extend the deadline or implement a new voting system.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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Yet decades of conflicting messages about hormone therapy have left many women uncertain about what to believe.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The new code of conduct, which received a 5-3 vote, bars trustees from publicly dissenting from decisions made by the majority of the board.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Just as there are voices in the US and Israel opposing any agreement with Tehran, Iran has its own dissenting factions.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Marte, who spent two seasons with the Phillies as an inconsistent but frequently used bullpen arm during their recent playoff runs, will join the Pirates' Triple-A affiliate.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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On Thursday, prosecutors dropped the charges against Edwards, Amir Fagan, and Chashonn Toney saying this video is indeed inconsistent with facts in the indictment.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Riley wrote that his issue with Scorsese’s support of the technology wasn’t as much about objecting to the 83-year-old filmmaker using AI in his work, but rather about using his influence to push others into using it.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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In 2023, the Rutgers University Senate had voted no confidence in Holloway, objecting to several of his actions, including not renewing the contract of Nancy Cantor, the popular chancellor of the Newark campus, and threatening to file an injunction against striking Rutgers faculty.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The differing nacho offerings come served in a souvenir FIFA soccer ball bowl.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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People might have differing opinions, and the best way to have your beliefs heard is through communication and debate, not burning crosses.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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The chamber has disputed that characterization, arguing the bill will drive up costs for consumers.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
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But the industry groups are still arguing that film credits should be entirely exempt from the new limitations, as they have already been accounted for and approved by the Legislature through 2030.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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“Disagreeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disagreeing. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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