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
Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Looking at an album and seeing a rating or disagreeing with everybody else — what did said magazine say?
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2025
The idea of disagreeing better – a core tenet of our work at NCRC – has fueled Cox for a while now.
—Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
But sometimes disagreeing on that dynamic can produce interesting results.
—Cat Cardenas, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Trump and Macron have had a mixed relationship over the years, with the pair often appearing cordial at major events but disagreeing on policies around climate change and NATO.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Hudson has been a regular presence on the sideline before games despite some disagreeing with it when she was spotted before the TCU game.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Seyfried's second statement is more in line with the approach that several of her Hollywood peers have taken, condemning Kirk's shooting death while disagreeing with his politics.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Instead, Perry and Bloom are reportedly disagreeing on who gets custody of their dog.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Silence could mean many different things for different people, going from strongly agreeing, to strongly disagreeing, or even being ignored.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Looking at an album and seeing a rating or disagreeing with everybody else — what did said magazine say?
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2025
The idea of disagreeing better – a core tenet of our work at NCRC – has fueled Cox for a while now.
—Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
But sometimes disagreeing on that dynamic can produce interesting results.
—Cat Cardenas, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Trump and Macron have had a mixed relationship over the years, with the pair often appearing cordial at major events but disagreeing on policies around climate change and NATO.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Hudson has been a regular presence on the sideline before games despite some disagreeing with it when she was spotted before the TCU game.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Seyfried's second statement is more in line with the approach that several of her Hollywood peers have taken, condemning Kirk's shooting death while disagreeing with his politics.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Instead, Perry and Bloom are reportedly disagreeing on who gets custody of their dog.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disagreeing
Adjective
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The disclosure comes after years of speculation and conflicting rumors surrounding the couple’s high-profile split in 2021.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Attempts to combine these capabilities often resulted in conflicting signals and unreliable performance.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Our First Amendment exists explicitly to protect the expression of dissenting opinions.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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This pledge erases dissenting Israeli voices, legitimizes falsehoods, and shields Hamas from blame.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One of the biggest targets of Collier’s ire was perceived inconsistent officiating in the WNBA.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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On top of that, the Dodgers bullpen has been between inconsistent and awful for much of the season.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Some Republicans, in addition to objecting to restoring tax credits for immigrants with legal presence, also argue that extending the premiums for all Americans would be too costly for the federal government.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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The differing views are caught up in negotiations over the region’s trade surplus against the US due to its chip exports to the country, which could lead to tariffs on such products.—
Gina Chon,
semafor.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The spending outlook on apparel and footwear is higher among Republican respondents, while the opposite was true for those indicating affiliation with the Democratic party, a possible reflection on differing views on where the economy is headed.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For decades, DeLodder said, hospitals have quelled the establishment of freestanding birthing centers by arguing against their necessity.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The budget director wrote the project’s chapter on the Executive Office of the President, arguing that the bureaucracy is riddled with inefficiencies and corruption.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Disagreeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disagreeing. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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