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
Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Until now, the idea that the secretary of defense would accuse a lawmaker of treason simply for disagreeing with him would be laughable.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
An officer who concluded from digital evidence that Christine Banfield was behind the social media account was later transferred in what Carroll said was punishment for disagreeing with a theory favored by the department's higher-ups.
—CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Real Madrid star Arda Guler was caught disagreeing with head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, after being brought off in Wednesday's 4-2 Champions League loss to Benfica.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In an age when polarized politics have whipped extremists into a frenzy and disagreeing with someone’s views justifies physical assault among fringe elements, the assault on Omar is a new abysmal milestone of societal degradation.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
The couple meets again a purposefully fuzzy period of time later, disagreeing on the hazy details.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2026
There is nothing wrong in disagreeing with the approach.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
The group who remained expressed frustration with the protest’s organizaing parties, disagreeing with their resistance methods.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
During Sunday's episode of the singing competition show, Underwood and Bryan faced multiple hurdles after disagreeing on whether certain contestants deserved to advance to the next round.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Until now, the idea that the secretary of defense would accuse a lawmaker of treason simply for disagreeing with him would be laughable.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
An officer who concluded from digital evidence that Christine Banfield was behind the social media account was later transferred in what Carroll said was punishment for disagreeing with a theory favored by the department's higher-ups.
—CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Real Madrid star Arda Guler was caught disagreeing with head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, after being brought off in Wednesday's 4-2 Champions League loss to Benfica.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In an age when polarized politics have whipped extremists into a frenzy and disagreeing with someone’s views justifies physical assault among fringe elements, the assault on Omar is a new abysmal milestone of societal degradation.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
The couple meets again a purposefully fuzzy period of time later, disagreeing on the hazy details.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2026
There is nothing wrong in disagreeing with the approach.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
The group who remained expressed frustration with the protest’s organizaing parties, disagreeing with their resistance methods.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disagreeing
Adjective
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But it’s evolved into an even better production, one that manages to be simultaneously outrageous and moving, carrying its conflicting emotional extremes with grace and nuance.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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Especially fascinating is the film’s conflicting commentary, from McCartney and members of the various iterations of Wings, about his attempts to create an egalitarian experience rather than a star-plus-backup-band situation.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The motion passed, 5-1, with trustee John Pierce dissenting.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh, dissenting along with Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas, underlines the point.—
Clive Crook,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But the Texans don’t have much incentive to trade Mills after Stroud’s inconsistent play during the playoffs (passing for 462 yards, two touchdowns and five interceptions over two games).—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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May Improve Attention Some studies have found metabolic and cognitive benefits to walking in the morning, but research is inconsistent on whether this is unique to time of day.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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But the players stopped short of voting for Meyer, with at least three player reps objecting, according to a person informed about the call.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Vásquez has had a strong voice in objecting to federal immigration enforcement in the Chicago area.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As with every hanging, there are differing accounts about the man’s walk to the gallows.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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Even labels meant to praise your children's differing abilities can be problematic.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The group sued top Missouri state officials and lawmakers in October, arguing the ballot measure, called Amendment 4, misled voters by burying its true intent — the direct democracy overhaul — under other bullet points.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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The government defended the tariffs as legitimate responses to national security concerns and unfair trade practices, arguing that Congress had clearly intended to give presidents latitude to act swiftly.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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