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
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
Views of the job market were evenly split, with 48 percent saying good jobs are available and 48 percent disagreeing.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Budget talks hit turbulence this spring, with the two chambers largely disagreeing on tax cuts and raises to state employees.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
Commenters on the video reacted to Flay’s answers, even disagreeing with some of his stances.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The number disagreeing included 41% of Republicans.
—Patricia Zengerle, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
And soon afterward, my post got thousands of reblogs—nearly all of them disagreeing with Wilhite.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 June 2025
Verb
Instead, Perry and Bloom are reportedly disagreeing on who gets custody of their dog.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
Views of the job market were evenly split, with 48 percent saying good jobs are available and 48 percent disagreeing.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Budget talks hit turbulence this spring, with the two chambers largely disagreeing on tax cuts and raises to state employees.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
Commenters on the video reacted to Flay’s answers, even disagreeing with some of his stances.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The number disagreeing included 41% of Republicans.
—Patricia Zengerle, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
And soon afterward, my post got thousands of reblogs—nearly all of them disagreeing with Wilhite.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disagreeing
Adjective
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In 2015, the FDA issued a tepid notice about the risks of using acetaminophen during pregnancy, mentioning conflicting results about a possible link to ADHD but nothing about autism.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
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Analysts say the producer price index and the consumer price index appeared to show conflicting signals in July about inflation.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There are dissenting voices appealing the EU ruling, arguing that the science doesn’t reflect how TPO is used in nail products, Class explains.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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The motion passed 4-3 with commissioners George Kruse, Bob McCann and Jason Bearden dissenting.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Oliver Glasner cannot be accused of giving out inconsistent messages.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In July, an A&M student recorded herself objecting to a lesson in a children’s literature course taught by Melissa McCoul that touched on gender identity.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Those objecting to solar and wind for ideological reasons are working against their own self-interest.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That coverage was at odds with fostering civil dialogue and being willing to listen to the points of view of those who have differing opinions.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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From the Roman centurion to the woman at the well, Jesus frequently interacted with and helped outsiders from differing tribes.—
John Fugelsang
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Who doesn’t have childhood memories of arguing about Boardwalk and Park Place until the popcorn bowl got knocked over during an evening of wholesome family entertainment?—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
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In one video, a female student and the professor can be heard arguing over gender identity being taught in a children’s literature class.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Disagreeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disagreeing. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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