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
Already, the two-week ceasefire appears at risk of fraying over significant disagreements between the parties, which each are claiming victory in the war.
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David Klepper, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
As a result, vaguebooking becomes a passive-aggressive pacifier to soothe the discomfort of explicitly addressing disagreements and communicating one’s feelings.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
The damage is not just in policy disagreements but in the American people’s normal behavior patterns and actions.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Despite the organizational disagreements, the stakes are real.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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David Klepper, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
As a result, vaguebooking becomes a passive-aggressive pacifier to soothe the discomfort of explicitly addressing disagreements and communicating one’s feelings.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
The damage is not just in policy disagreements but in the American people’s normal behavior patterns and actions.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Despite the organizational disagreements, the stakes are real.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disagreement
Noun
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The unresolved regulatory boundaries have led to numerous legal disputes with the states and tribes that regulate and tax gambling.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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This week, the dispute between The Deb actress Charlotte MacInnes and its director, Rebel Wilson, spilled into the Federal Court in Australia, and Jake has been tracking the story.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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As the quarrel turned physical, the woman pushed Smith to the ground, witnesses told police.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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What followed was a benches-clearing quarrel between Miller, Sal Stewart and their respective teams, the dramatic conclusion to a two-day saga between the Giants and Reds featuring beanballs, cuss words and aggressive gesticulation.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The difference came down to shot-making.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Adding your mattress to your spring cleaning checklist can make a real difference.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Chavez-DeRemer’s departure came as several controversies were surrounding her, her office and her family members.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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The all-gender bathrooms have been a source of controversy for some conservatives.—
Jack Harvel
April 20,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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The altercation was also caught on video, Kenny said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Though the arrest took place in 2023, the incident made headlines again in March after a video of the altercation — showing Paul yelling, putting Mortensen in a headlock and throwing chairs at him while a child could be heard crying — was published by TMZ.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
19 Nov. 2025
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That debate intensified this March, when city officials outlined multiple options for restructuring the city’s approach to homelessness, including maintaining LAHSA with reforms, shifting responsibilities to the county, or bringing more programs in-house.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Neither Thurmond nor Villaraigosa qualified for the latest debate because of their low polling numbers.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Our kids grew up in a house where arguments were the norm.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Duncan, for his part, tried to strike a balance between supporting the Royals — and his support for a downtown stadium — and the argument over what the city’s role in that discussion should be.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Disagreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disagreement. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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