1
as in dispute
variance of opinion on a matter
there was some disagreement about what color the missing sweater actually was
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2
as in quarrel
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
a loud disagreement started as soon as we tried to order pizza for everyone
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3
as in difference
the quality or state of being different
there is some disagreement between the accounts on the sequence of events
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Recent Examples of disagreement
Women are barred from ordination in the Catholic Church, and the disagreement has obstructed attempts to bring the churches together.
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Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Freedom of speech Alvarado said free speech on college campuses must be defended, and citizens should continue to have conversations on disagreements.
—Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
To foster constructive disagreements, organizations should encourage individuals to modify their observable behaviors during conflicts.
—Harvard Business Review, 2 Oct. 2025
Since then, the two have had some minor disagreements, such as when Chisholm played third base earlier in the year to accommodate DJ LeMahieu at second base.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Freedom of speech Alvarado said free speech on college campuses must be defended, and citizens should continue to have conversations on disagreements.
—Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
To foster constructive disagreements, organizations should encourage individuals to modify their observable behaviors during conflicts.
—Harvard Business Review, 2 Oct. 2025
Since then, the two have had some minor disagreements, such as when Chisholm played third base earlier in the year to accommodate DJ LeMahieu at second base.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disagreement
Noun
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The Palladinos departed after Season 6 due to contract disputes with WB, and David Rosenthal stepped in as showrunner and head writer.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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The dispute occurred during a hearing on a Republican bill to ban public funds for health care for undocumented immigrants.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, lovers’ quarrels or difficulty dealing with children (hissy fits or meltdowns) might occur.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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The outcome of that long-simmering family quarrel is never really in much doubt, but there are still a few neat surprises involving a couple of rare bottles of whiskey and the fate of two family businesses.—
Stephen Farber,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But at least some of his teammates notice a difference in Guerrero when the opponent is New York.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The sherry needs to be manzanilla or fino, which is a difference in kind to the more oxidative types of sherry, like Amontillado, Oloroso, Palo Cortado, or the very sweet Pedro Ximénez.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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What's Next Chinese research ship operations in neighboring maritime zones are likely to remain a source of controversy as the country continues to strengthen its posture in the region.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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One quick line, in which an elderly woman recognizes Mark’s sport as one that was threatened with a legal ban, suggests both its controversy and its singularity, but the subject is dropped as casually as it’s mentioned.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In May, Van Hecke was involved in an altercation in training with then-Brighton team-mate Joao Pedro.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Sanchez, 38, was involved in an altercation with the 69-year-old truck driver in the early-morning hours of Saturday, when police said the driver allegedly stabbed Sanchez while defending himself during a fight.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That leaves places such as Apache County in limbo in a debate centered over keeping government fully operational at existing funding levels and revising health insurance coverage for poor and working-class Americans.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Long history of policy changes Police chases in Milwaukee have been a frequent topic of debate in the city, and the policy dictating them is intertwined with the city's reckless driving issues.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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McNeill said one argument in favor of the EV sector continuing to grow is the vehicles’ increasing utility far beyond transportation.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Here's a look at both arguments.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s no spark of distinctiveness in any of these characters.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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However, because capital appropriates the powers of living labor to itself, the distinctiveness of the latter is deeply obscured.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Disagreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disagreement. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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