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
Striking a balance between releasing children to vetted sponsors and shielding them from danger has proved a contentious partisan disagreement.
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Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Amid the disagreements, the White House was derailed by months of paralysis over how to handle the case.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 11 June 2026
Citing disagreements on Democrats with everything from gas stoves to gender identity, Romero switched parties in 2024 in a press conference hosted by former Fox News host Steve Hilton.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
During her time on The View, Hasselbeck became known for her disagreements with fellow co-hosts Joy Behar and Rosie O’Donnell.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
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Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Amid the disagreements, the White House was derailed by months of paralysis over how to handle the case.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 11 June 2026
Citing disagreements on Democrats with everything from gas stoves to gender identity, Romero switched parties in 2024 in a press conference hosted by former Fox News host Steve Hilton.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
During her time on The View, Hasselbeck became known for her disagreements with fellow co-hosts Joy Behar and Rosie O’Donnell.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disagreement
Noun
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That means this long-running dispute is going to rumble on for some time yet.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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In 2018, Kushner’s relationship with Videgaray was a crucial palliative, as the two men worked to resolve disputes behind the scenes.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
11 Dec. 2025
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The victim got into a quarrel inside Bob’s Classic Barber Shop on Albany Ave.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
10 June 2026
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What was a calm discussion turned into a quarrel, and the new director of the facility came out to see what was going on.—
Amer Matar,
The Dial,
26 May 2026
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The lyrics were largely faithful to the original version on Young’s 1987 LP Life with one crucial difference.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
24 Aug. 2025
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Similar to the differences in finger signals, fixtures on clothing, collars and cuffs, even zipper manufacturers were distinct and different for clothing made in the UK or even elsewhere in Europe.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Fitzpatrick is no stranger to controversy — or to making news.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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But as El País reports, the basilica’s construction, which began 144 years ago, is famously unfinished, and for years controversy has stirred over an unrealized aspect of the design.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
10 June 2026
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So far, detectives have found no evidence of a physical altercation or foul play.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Some arguments and other altercations broke out in the stands as well as outside the stadium, according to footage posted on social media.—
Suhauna Hussain,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Other huge fashion conglomerates like LVMH and Kering have grown in such a way that sometimes the individual brands lose their distinctiveness.—
Dave Schilling
Contributing
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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In this role, Ken will lead CNBC Digital and help elevate the ambition, distinctiveness and impact of our journalism across platforms.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Read on for our recap of the final debate over Indiana redistricting.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
12 Dec. 2025
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But the debate over how to regulate AI has caused schisms not only in the industry but also within the conservative movement and Republican party.—
Samantha Waldenberg,
CNN Money,
12 Dec. 2025
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Randy Niemeyer, the Lake County GOP chair and county council member who ran for District 1’s congressional seat last year, said there is an argument for redistricting nationwide, even five years after the last Census count.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
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The route passed through different areas whose different atmospheres came and went, prosperous stretches giving way to rougher ones and then becoming prosperous again, like a perpetual argument or a struggle for victory.—
Rachel Cusk,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Disagreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disagreement. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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